Author: Aushra Augusta
Symbols for IMEs
Half-phase numbering
Physical base, or psychosomatic, block. A means of reproducing an objective picture of the state of one’s organism. An egocentric block, a part of the individual’s self*, psychophysical state of one’s organism as it is felt by the individual. The block of the organism’s psychosomatic realization. The block of “unconscious” worries, fears and phobias, dangers of physical self-identification with others. Through the realization of this block the individual may torture themself and others, even though they only demand love and the kind of attention they need.
* “Self” in the Jungian sense. Hereinafter the asterisks (*) indicate the translator’s notes.
The Superid brings information about the successful or unsuccessful functioning of one’s own organism.
During their realization of the Superid block the individual is apprehensive to set their own interests in opposition to those of others. This is why there is a rather pronounced inclination to “self-sacrifice,” and a need for external regulation. […] on the Superid people try to have their self-sacrificing activity noticed and not accepted. If it is not noticed and the individual does not manage to “earn” corrective remarks, they are tormented by anti-conscience. What is anti-conscience? A gnawing feeling of guilt, but the guilt of others rather than one’s own. It is a feeling that those around you are guilty before you.
In psychologically difficult situations the Superid block is like a last resort, with the help of which an individual explains their situation and seeks a way out of it. The ESI* tries to solve their problems by work, the ILE* – by improving their wellbeing, the EIE* – by fighting to make others respect their needs.
* ESI – suggestive Te; ILE – suggestive Si; EIE – suggestive Ti.
Suggestive (1/2)
The individual has no personal opinion on this matter, it is something they are usually completely indifferent to, as if it is none of their concern. It is beyond their comprehension, and they happily transfer the responsibility for it to other people without even noticing themself doing so. In the area of this function the individual accepts others people’s will, opinions and instructions for granted; moreover, they do not even realize that they, too, can have some thoughts of their own on these issues. When the other person does not exert their will, the individual feels unprotected, unneeded, unloved, restless and uncared for. They get upset at those who demand that they have their own opinions and make their own decisions in the area of the [suggestive] function, those who put the responsibility for it on them. For one type this concerns emotions, for another – actions, for yet another – health, etc.
Distinguishing oneself from the environment, not showing absence until kinetic nourishment appears or the collapse is reached.
The 1/2 half-phase, like all accepting phases, tolerates even very harsh criticism and even perceives it as care.
Mobilizing (2/2)
Mobilization under the supervision of others and with their help.
The 2/2 half-phase is “snowflake”-like, it is hurt by any criticism and comments because it expects only support. Here the [individual] can only be the way [they are] programmed, the way [they are] expected to be.
Classic Socionics 