I believe that INFp's do crave attention. In fact they feel uncomfortable without having attention.

However they also feel uncomfortable when there is attention on them, thus the palpating heart and sweaty palms. This discomfort usually stems from the fear of losing attention through 'bad performance'.

So once again we steer back to the fact that INFp's love attention.

Don't get me wrong, INFp's can survive perfectly well without attention. They can be quiet, self-absorbed, and meditative.

It's like fish. Sure they can survive in the tank but of course they prefer the ocean.

In the same way, yes INFp's can live in the tank of 'lack of attention' but they prefer the ocean of 'gimme your attention cos I'm sexy'.

I crave attention.