Sometimes I really hate being "gifted", A poll on your thoughts Options

[Casey]

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[lucid_dream]

Now,
I constantly feel like I'm going against the grain of society
Being around people uses a vast amount of my energy and usually leaves me tired.
I don't feel like I can relate to anyone. I feel very alienated.

I know these feelings are common among highly intelligent individuals, but I was hoping a few of you could elaborate on your own experiences.

this may be indicative of introversion, and not necessarily of high intelligence. Introverts find social situations taxing and solitary experiences relaxing. Extroverts are usually the other way around.

Observations on my own experience: As I've grown older, I've become progressively more social. I regard this peculiar fact to being due largely to having increased responsibility to other people, though it would be interesting to determine how common this phenomenon is. I still regard myself as an introvert and treasure time to myself, though.

About relating to people, bear in mind that even though you may not know anyone you can relate to, it's very likely that there is such a person or several people somewhere, and that you should be on the lookout for them, especially if they are rare.

[GregM]

g`day casey, most people i know think of me as being far from normal..

keep well, greg


Many highly intelligent people are poor thinkers. Many people of average intelligence are skilled thinkers. The power of a car is separate from the way the car is driven.
-- Edward De Bono --