Re: Wondering about common personality characteristics

[Guest guest]

Hi Annie! What you say about ADD tendencies is exactly how I am. For me

hyperactivity plays a significant part (more like ADHD)--it doesn't interfere in

a big way with my life, but it doesn't help matters, especially with having 4S.

But I'm not an introvert by any stretch of the imagination. Extrovert par

excellence. I'm ENFJ (Extrovert, intuitive, feeling, judging). Being an

extrovert often conflicts with 4S--there are times when I want so much to be

with people and socialize that I " forget " how difficult it can be. But I am an

observer and thinker. I don't mind being alone, but I can't be alone too much.

I love music too--listening to it and playing it. I like thunderstorms, except

the super loud ones we have here in Mexico in the middle of the night.

Take care,

Cate

>

> I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who

experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

>

> I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible

attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD

diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

>

> I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that

I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I

don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid

of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and

thinking.

> If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive,

Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're

curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

>

> I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure

and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I

could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store

there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

>

> Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

>

> Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if

there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent

trait in common.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi. I'm an ENFP, but they classified me as a "light extrovert," as I also like being alone and need time to recharge, like you said. I don't have any ADHD traits, but I have had panic attacks and an anxiety disorder in the past.

But I absolutely love music and find it a great escape. I think it is healthy, in that there are good sounds, too. I just cannot tolerate bass sounds and become fearful if I hear any hint of sounds from neighbors. A lot of sounds I just find annoying, but can tolerate them -- just not bass sounds from other people's stereos.

But, music is the great escape for me. I love it and find it therapeutic. It just makes the day and my whole mood that much brighter for me.

Subject: Re: Wondering about common personality characteristicsTo: Soundsensitivity Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 11:02 AM

Hi Annie! What you say about ADD tendencies is exactly how I am. For me hyperactivity plays a significant part (more like ADHD)--it doesn't interfere in a big way with my life, but it doesn't help matters, especially with having 4S. But I'm not an introvert by any stretch of the imagination. Extrovert par excellence. I'm ENFJ (Extrovert, intuitive, feeling, judging). Being an extrovert often conflicts with 4S--there are times when I want so much to be with people and socialize that I "forget" how difficult it can be. But I am an observer and thinker. I don't mind being alone, but I can't be alone too much.I love music too--listening to it and playing it. I like thunderstorms, except the super loud ones we have here in Mexico in the middle of the night.Take care,Cate>> I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics. > > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder). > > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to "recharge." I am not afraid of social situations and

wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking. > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/> > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: "NO GUM ALLOWED!" > > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean). >

> Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common.>

[Guest guest]

Hi Annie,

I havehad 4s for about 40 years and I have just been diagnosed as havindg ADD.

Today is my first day on the medication and I will let you know if it lessens

the 4s symptoms. I am also an introvert.

Intresting you should mention ADD.

> >

> > I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who

experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

> >

> > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible

attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD

diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

> >

> > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that

I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I

don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid

of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and

thinking.

> > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted,

Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and

you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

> >

> > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure

and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I

could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store

there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

> >

> > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

> >

> > Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if

there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent

trait in common.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

INFP , which would make me the idealist, I am heavily introverted, but percentages are closer on the other traits. But I think I probably flip around on some of the traits, other than with the introverted part. I love to be alone, probably too much, other people tend to overwhelm me with all their feeeeeelings....and their sounds argggI have attention problems with external sensory information, but can at time have mind numbing powers of concentration in other ways, like boy can I ever overfocus on some of those sounds. Ritalin was not that helpful.From:

fiatvoluntastua97 To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 11:02:12 AMSubject: Re: Wondering about common personality characteristics

Hi Annie! What you say about ADD tendencies is exactly how I am. For me hyperactivity plays a significant part (more like ADHD)--it doesn't interfere in a big way with my life, but it doesn't help matters, especially with having 4S.

But I'm not an introvert by any stretch of the imagination. Extrovert par excellence. I'm ENFJ (Extrovert, intuitive, feeling, judging). Being an extrovert often conflicts with 4S--there are times when I want so much to be with people and socialize that I "forget" how difficult it can be. But I am an observer and thinker. I don't mind being alone, but I can't be alone too much.

I love music too--listening to it and playing it. I like thunderstorms, except the super loud ones we have here in Mexico in the middle of the night.

Take care,

Cate

>

> I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

>

> I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

>

> I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to "recharge." I am not afraid of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking.

> If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

>

> I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: "NO GUM ALLOWED!"

>

> Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

>

> Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common.

>

[Guest guest]

Interesting. I pretty much could have written your email - especially the independent and do a lot of thinking characteritics.

Subject: Wondering about common personality characteristicsTo: Soundsensitivity Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 11:44 AM

I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics. I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder). I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to "recharge." I am not afraid of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking. If you know about the

Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: "NO GUM ALLOWED!" Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean). Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common.

[Guest guest]

I think that I am a INFP or close to it with very similar characteristics and reactions to my environment and stress, particularly audio stress. My 4S daughter and mother are also very similar in that way. I think is is very likely a 4S trait. It would be interesting to do a survey.

Anyone want to help with drawing up a survey?

I have lived over 50 years with this condition. I love life and people, but when in a no escape intolerable situation with noises, can get temporary sucidal thoughts. The rage and panic is unbearable sometimes.

Mike L.

Subject: Wondering about common personality characteristicsTo: Soundsensitivity Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 8:44 AM

I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics. I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder). I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to "recharge." I am not afraid of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking. If you know about the

Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: "NO GUM ALLOWED!" Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean). Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common.

[Guest guest]

On the topic of attention problems, does anyone have a daydreaming issue--when

your thoughts get " hooked " on something and could almost spend hours there in

this place outside of reality?

> >

> > I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who

> >experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

> >

> >

> > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible

> >attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD

> >diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

> >functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the

disorder).

> >

> >

> > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also

> >introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I

> >think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds

I

> >don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not

afraid

> >of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

> >proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing

and

> >thinking.

> >

> > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted,

Intuitive,

> >Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're

> >curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

> >

> > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure

and

> >distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could

> >avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there.

I

> >wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

> >

> >

> > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

> >sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

> >environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

> >

> >

> > Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if

> >there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any

consistent

> >trait in common.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I am ISTJ (Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging) - ISTJ - " Trustee " .

Decisiveness in practical affairs. Guardian of time- honored institutions.

Dependable. 11.6% of total population.

And now I need to spend time thinking if it is right :-)

On the question about day dreaming - my daughter is like that! 9 year old. I get

complaints from her teacher that she spends time in her dream world during

classes! I don't know if I should be very concerned... Well, at least thank God

my kids don't seem to have 4S at this point. My son is 7.

Cate, if you tend to day dream, perhaps you could write! May be you could start

with the journal, and it may later become a book! My dream is to write a book,

but I don't have time for day dreaming... :-)

>

> On the topic of attention problems, does anyone have a daydreaming issue--when

your thoughts get " hooked " on something and could almost spend hours there in

this place outside of reality?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Enfj. Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone on 3Sender: Soundsensitivity Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:44:20 -0000To: <Soundsensitivity >ReplyTo: Soundsensitivity Subject: Wondering about common personality characteristics I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics. I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder). I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking. If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! " Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean). Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common.

[Guest guest]

ENTPBut as this article explains....it has looked like INTP before due to avoiding people who make trigger sounds....http://www.sonyasidky.com/2009/11/myers-briggs/On Jan 9, 2011, at 8:28 AM, richard.t.mckenna@... wrote:

Enfj. Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone on 3

Sender: Soundsensitivity

Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:44:20 -0000To: <Soundsensitivity >ReplyTo: Soundsensitivity

Subject: Wondering about common personality characteristics

I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to "recharge." I am not afraid of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking.

If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: "NO GUM ALLOWED!"

Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common.

[Guest guest]

wE DEFINETLY NEED A POLL.

ISFP

ENGLISH DECENT/WHITE

TRIGGERS:

TURNING PAGES

FEET DRAGGING

EATING,GUM,CHOMPING,TEETH ON FORK, ALL OF THAT

RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE ADD

oCUPATION: iNSURANCE ADJUSTER

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> > Enfj.

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> > Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone on 3

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> > Sender: Soundsensitivity

> > Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:44:20 -0000

> > To: <Soundsensitivity >

> > ReplyTo: Soundsensitivity

> > Subject: Wondering about common personality

characteristics

> >

> >

> > I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who

experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

> >

> > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible

attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD

diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

> >

> > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that

I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I

don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid of

social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and

thinking.

> > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted,

Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and

you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

> >

> > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure

and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could

avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I

wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

> >

> > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

> >

> > Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if

there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent

trait in common.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hey there ny, don't shout with your fingers.... : )

Dr J

[Guest guest]

Sorry Dr. J understood

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> Hey there ny, don't shout with your fingers.... : )

>

> Dr J

>

[Guest guest]

Big day dreamer here, I also got complaints from my teachers too. But I have learned to channel it better since, it can be used for good or evil... ie. Good: When I am in the dentist chair, I am also standing in a rushing river in Idaho flyfishing (laying on the beach just did not work for me!)ie. Evil: excessive anxious ruminating about possible catastrophic outcomes to future events. But CBT has been very helpful for putting the brakes on that kind of thing. To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Sun, January 9, 2011 3:06:41 AMSubject: Re: Wondering about common personality characteristics

I am ISTJ (Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging) - ISTJ - "Trustee". Decisiveness in practical affairs. Guardian of time- honored institutions. Dependable. 11.6% of total population.

And now I need to spend time thinking if it is right :-)

On the question about day dreaming - my daughter is like that! 9 year old. I get complaints from her teacher that she spends time in her dream world during classes! I don't know if I should be very concerned... Well, at least thank God my kids don't seem to have 4S at this point. My son is 7.

Cate, if you tend to day dream, perhaps you could write! May be you could start with the journal, and it may later become a book! My dream is to write a book, but I don't have time for day dreaming... :-)

>

> On the topic of attention problems, does anyone have a daydreaming issue--when your thoughts get "hooked" on something and could almost spend hours there in this place outside of reality?

>

>

[Guest guest]

INTJ and a bit of ADD, although not officially diagnosed.

Subject: Wondering about common personality characteristicsTo: Soundsensitivity Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 11:44 AM

I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics. I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder). I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to "recharge." I am not afraid of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking. If you know about the

Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: "NO GUM ALLOWED!" Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean). Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common.

[Guest guest]

I am strong INT, borderline J - which is a classic Asperger personality type (at

least, it's the most common MBTI type on the Aspie website WrongPlanet with over

44,000 members).

There is some overlap between Asperger's syndrome and ADHD: both conditions tend

to have problems with " executive function " (e.g. difficulties with starting

complex tasks, switching between complex tasks, and finishing complex tasks).

Both Asperger's syndrome and ADHD have a high incidence of sensory sensitivity,

and both are highly genetic in origin. 4S is not the most common form of sound

sensitivity with Asperger's syndrome though, but it comes up regularly in

discussions of sensory sensitivity among Aspies.

>

> I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who

experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

>

> I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible

attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD

diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

>

> I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that

I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I

don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid

of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and

thinking.

> If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive,

Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're

curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

>

> I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure

and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I

could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store

there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

>

> Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

>

> Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if

there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent

trait in common.

>

[Guest guest]

Hey,

I took the Meyer-Briggs test as well, mostly out of curiosity, and it turns out

I'm an INFJ. Shocking.

We tend to have a lot of introverts in this group, don't we? I wonder if this

could be a cause or an effect of 4S.

-Kate

>

> I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who

experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

>

> I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible

attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD

diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

>

> I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that

I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I

don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid

of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and

thinking.

> If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive,

Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're

curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

>

> I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure

and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I

could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store

there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

>

> Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

>

> Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if

there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent

trait in common.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi! I'm new to this group. I've been having issues with sounds for years, but

nobody's ever really understood. I don't think it's necessarily tied to a

personality type. I'm an ENFP, so an extrovert.

> >

> > I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who

experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

> >

> > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible

attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD

diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

> >

> > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that

I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I

don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid

of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and

thinking.

> > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted,

Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and

you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

> >

> > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure

and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I

could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store

there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

> >

> > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

> >

> > Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if

there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent

trait in common.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

As soon as I get the internet back ill set one up Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone on 3Sender: Soundsensitivity Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:03:45 -0000To: <Soundsensitivity >ReplyTo: Soundsensitivity Subject: Re: Wondering about common personality characteristics wE DEFINETLY NEED A POLL.ISFP ENGLISH DECENT/WHITETRIGGERS:TURNING PAGESFEET DRAGGINGEATING,GUM,CHOMPING,TEETH ON FORK, ALL OF THATRECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE ADDoCUPATION: iNSURANCE ADJUSTER> > > Enfj. > > > > Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone on 3> > > > > > Sender: Soundsensitivity > > Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:44:20 -0000> > To: <Soundsensitivity >> > ReplyTo: Soundsensitivity > > Subject: Wondering about common personality characteristics> > > > > > I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics. > > > > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder). > > > > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking. > > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/> > > > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! " > > > > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean). > > > > Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common. > > > > > >>

[Guest guest]

That would be great, thank you

> >

> > > Enfj.

> > >

> > > Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone on 3

> > >

> > > From: " annie_dreams9 " <annie_dreams9@>

> > > Sender: Soundsensitivity

> > > Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:44:20 -0000

> > > To: <Soundsensitivity >

> > > ReplyTo: Soundsensitivity

> > > Subject: Wondering about common personality

characteristics

> > >

> > >

> > > I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people

who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

> > >

> > > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and

possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an

ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

> > >

> > > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that

I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I

don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid of

social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and

thinking.

> > > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted,

Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and

you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

> > >

> > > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to

endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I

could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store

there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

> > >

> > > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

> > >

> > > Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious

if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any

consistent trait in common.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

ESTJHeidiHey,I took the Meyer-Briggs test as well, mostly out of curiosity, and it turns out I'm an INFJ. Shocking.We tend to have a lot of introverts in this group, don't we? I wonder if this could be a cause or an effect of 4S.-Kate>> I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who experience 4s have any other similar characteristics. > > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder). > > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to "recharge." I am not afraid of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and thinking. > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/> > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: "NO GUM ALLOWED!" > > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also, environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean). > > Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent trait in common.>

[Guest guest]

ESFJ

Extroverted Sensing Feeling Judging

ESFJ - " Seller " . Most sociable of all types. Nurturer of harmony. Outstanding

host or hostesses. 12.3% of total population.

> >

> > I was reading through posts in this group, and just wondering if people who

experience 4s have any other similar characteristics.

> >

> > I feel like there is a connection between 4s and attention span and possible

attention deficit. I have a lot of tendencies that would fit in with an ADD

diagnosis, but only to a very small degree (doesn't interfere with my

functioning to the point where they could classify me as having the disorder).

> >

> > I am also quite introverted, and was wondering if many people with 4s were

also introverted. It's a basic personality trait for me, and not something that

I think is a result of wanting to avoid situations where there might be sounds I

don't like. I just feel like I need alone time to " recharge. " I am not afraid

of social situations and wouldn't say that I was shy, I just enjoy a greater

proportion of time by myself, and feel independent. I do a lot of observing and

thinking.

> > If you know about the Myers-Briggs test, I am an INFP (Introverted,

Intuitive, Feeling, Percieving). Have many of you taken this test? If not and

you're curious you can try at this link: http://sminds.com/mbti/

> >

> > I do end up being avoidant as a result of 4s sometimes, but I try to endure

and distract myself if they are people I want to be around. I just wish I

could avoid gum-chewing and sniffling mall shoppers, but I work in a store

there. I wish I could hang up a sign for my department: " NO GUM ALLOWED! "

> >

> > Also as a side thing, is there anyone else with an intense enthusiasm for

sounds they like? (Specifically music). Music is the greatest escape. Also,

environmental sounds (thunderstorms, ocean).

> >

> > Anyway, I am a senior undergraduate psychology major and was just curious if

there were a great variety of types of 4s people, or if they had any consistent

trait in common.

> >

>