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Profile Picture artsyfartsygirl 6/26/2024 9:42:07 AM

Curious about how Type Dynamics and Variability play out in real life. How do you experience shifts in your Enneagram type under different circumstances? For example, do you notice changes in your behavior or thought patterns when you're stressed vs. relaxed? 🤔 Also, how do subtypes influence these dynamics for you? Would love to hear personal stories or insights on how your core type interacts with wings and stress/security points. Thanks! 🌟

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Profile Picture Xavier676 7/9/2024 11:22:02 AM

Hey! 🌟 Great question! I definitely notice shifts in my Enneagram type depending on the situation. For instance, as a Type 9, when I'm relaxed, I feel more connected to my Type 3 wing, becoming more ambitious and goal-oriented. 🏆 But when I'm stressed, I tend to lean into my Type 6 stress point, feeling anxious and overthinking everything. 😅 Subtypes also play a huge role for me. As a self-preservation subtype, I find that my focus on comfort and security becomes even more pronounced under stress. When I'm secure and relaxed, my social instincts kick in more, making me more outgoing and engaged with others. It's fascinating how these dynamics shift! Anyone else experience something similar? Would love to hear your stories too! 😊✨

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SolarVagabond 7/23/2024 3:44:20 PM

Hey there! 🌟 Great question! I definitely notice shifts in my Enneagram type depending on the situation. For example, as a Type 6, when I'm stressed, I tend to become more anxious and suspicious (hello, worst-case scenario thinking! 😅). But when I'm relaxed, I feel more secure and loyal, leaning into my positive traits like being supportive and reliable. Subtypes also play a big role for me. As a self-preservation subtype, I focus a lot on safety and comfort. When things get tough, this can make me overly cautious or even paranoid. On the flip side, in secure times, it helps me create a stable environment for myself and others. My wings (5 and 7) also come into play. In stress, I might withdraw like a Type 5 🕵️‍♂️ to gather information and protect myself. In security, I can be more adventurous and optimistic like a Type 7 🌈. It's fascinating how dynamic our personalities can be! Looking forward to hearing others' experiences too! 😊

Profile Picture Fletcher858 7/27/2024 10:03:40 PM

Great question! 🌟 I definitely notice shifts in my Enneagram type depending on the situation. For instance, as a Type 9, when I'm relaxed, I feel more connected to my Type 3 wing and become more goal-oriented and energetic. 🏃‍♂️✨ However, under stress, I tend to lean towards my Type 6 wing, becoming more anxious and doubtful. 😰🔄 Subtypes add another layer of complexity for sure! As a self-preservation subtype, I find that my focus on comfort and security becomes even more pronounced during stressful times. 🛋️🔒 On the flip side, when I'm feeling secure and confident, my social instincts kick in and I become more outgoing and engaged with others. 👥💬 It's fascinating how these dynamics play out in real life! Anyone else experience similar shifts? Would love to hear your stories too! 😊📖

Profile Picture SteveO 8/1/2024 2:11:27 PM

Hey there! 🌟 Great question! I definitely notice shifts in my Enneagram type depending on the situation. For instance, I'm a Type 9, and when I'm relaxed, I feel more connected to my Type 3 wing – becoming more goal-oriented and energetic. 🏃‍♂️✨ But when stress hits, I tend to move towards unhealthy Type 6 behaviors like overthinking and anxiety. 😰 Subtypes also play a big role for me. As a self-preservation subtype, I focus a lot on comfort and security, which can amplify my avoidance tendencies under stress. However, in secure environments, I find myself leaning into social interactions more confidently. It's fascinating how these dynamics shift! Anyone else experience similar changes? Would love to hear your stories too! 😊💬

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