How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[LumberJack]

Have you ever thought that maybe you're too intelligent and that's a problem? Idk but I've heard the more intelligent you are the more you understand the insanity of this life. And if you feel out of place, it's because the world really has gone insane. HUGS

I’m diagnosed as gifted; my IQ is 98th percentile as per testing.

And yes, it does get in the way of forming relationships with people as well as getting me in trouble with authority. I am fond of a quote from Krishnamurti that says, “it is no sign of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”

 

[TragicReality]

I’m diagnosed as gifted; my IQ is 98th percentile as per testing.

And yes, it does get in the way of forming relationships with people as well as getting me in trouble with authority. I am fond of a quote from Krishnamurti that says, “it is no sign of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”

That's about the only quote I contributed to in group therapy, and it's a good one. I hope you get what you need for work soon and you have some peace today.

 

[JanisSPK]

I’m diagnosed as gifted; my IQ is 98th percentile as per testing.

And yes, it does get in the way of forming relationships with people as well as getting me in trouble with authority. I am fond of a quote from Krishnamurti that says, “it is no sign of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”

Isn't that the Truth. Thank you Krishnamurti....
And btw, I'm another of those "gifted" ones...... You have brought back a funny memory for me: I told Mensa after they invited me into their little intellectual sanctimonious sanctuary in my 20's and I went to a few meetings to go take a flying leap......LOL......

 

[TragicReality]

in a way i can feel glad to not be so intellectual maybe. I'm feeling a little hopeful. I've had a few angels (human) but people i haven't seen in a while come my way to help. I'm not sure about this guy I've seen a few times but he will help me get the car to where it needs a new battery. Someone I hadn't seen in years offered to put a battery in but it was his vacation and no I wouldn't do that to him. I'm achy but looking forward to a few hours of relief sometime tomorrow.

 

[LumberJack]

Isn't that the Truth. Thank you Krishnamurti....
And btw, I'm another of those "gifted" ones...... You have brought back a funny memory for me: I told Mensa after they invited me into their little intellectual sanctimonious sanctuary in my 20's and I went to a few meetings to go take a flying leap......LOL......

lol. I joined Mensa when I got tested as an adult (meaning I had documentation). I thought it would be like finding my tribe to hang out with other smartiepants people. Since I barely qualify, I thought it would be a way to meet people like me, and even way smarter.

I was not so lucky though. The people I connected with in the local metro were generally inconsolably bitter and pissed off at the world. I can do that on my own, tyvm, and with more enthusiasm! So, I didn’t manage to make any long lasting connections. I didn’t try too hard, though. Suddenly my romantic relationship was starting to super bloom, giving me far better ways to spend time.

 

[LumberJack]

in a way i can feel glad to not be so intellectual maybe.

Yeah. It’s a heck of a hypothetical. On the one hand, I would never trade in the overclocked CPU that my mom gifted me with. It has advantages. OTOH, I wonder if I would be less lonely if I was neurotypical. My neurodivergence is having ADHD along with high IQ, which means I can get distracted by things way faster!!! But when I meet someone else with a similar brain style, we get along from the get-go, and I imagine that is how typical brains are able to just make friends over small talk. The difference is that when I make friends with a similar divergent person, we are talking about the strengths and weaknesses of empiricism vs idealism. Which is way easier than making small talk about sports, lol 🤪

 

[Gard]

I feel like I am not the same person I was 10-20 years ago.

 

[JanisSPK]

lol. I joined Mensa when I got tested as an adult (meaning I had documentation). I thought it would be like finding my tribe to hang out with other smartiepants people. Since I barely qualify, I thought it would be a way to meet people like me, and even way smarter.

I was not so lucky though. The people I connected with in the local metro were generally inconsolably bitter and pissed off at the world. I can do that on my own, tyvm, and with more enthusiasm! So, I didn’t manage to make any long lasting connections. I didn’t try too hard, though. Suddenly my romantic relationship was starting to super bloom, giving me far better ways to spend time.

I understand totally

 

[puffymilk]

Pretty good

 

[Inastorm]

How are you doing @seabird?

 

[ClassicsFan]

Like I need to cry.

 

[JanisSPK]

Like I need to cry.

 

[Shinzon1]

Currently sitting in the waiting room for the intake appointment (they do first come first serve every day) shaking like a leaf

For the first time doing this I'm experiencing a emotion that's a mix of calm and fear.

Wierd but I got time to wait.

 

[JanisSPK]

Currently sitting in the waiting room for the intake appointment (they do first come first serve every day) shaking like a leaf

For the first time doing this I'm experiencing a emotion that's a mix of calm and fear.

Wierd but I got time to wait.

Do you want to talk at all while you are waiting? Are you alone? I’m not the greatest at it and I don’t know what exactly you are in intake for but my thoughts are with you this morning and I’m here if you want to chat. Let us know what happens and how you are doing✨Close your eyes and take a few long slow deep breaths if you can if you are still shaking. Sip on some water if you have some☺️

 

[JanisSPK]

Pretty much the same though I have a appointment tomorrow for a intake at a mental health clinic...so progress I guess

I am just reading.

 

[TragicReality]

This is the second week of a cold that I cant seem to get rid of. I'm wondering if I've developed an allergy to something outside, but I've never had an allergic reaction to pollen etc. I'm thankful I've got my pain med, it helps me to accomplish something like cleaning which is desperately needing to get done. It's dusty in here, and I accumulate things on my bed. So at least I'll clear off my mattress and put a clean sheet on it.

 

[TragicReality]

Yeah. It’s a heck of a hypothetical. On the one hand, I would never trade in the overclocked CPU that my mom gifted me with. It has advantages. OTOH, I wonder if I would be less lonely if I was neurotypical. My neurodivergence is having ADHD along with high IQ, which means I can get distracted by things way faster!!! But when I meet someone else with a similar brain style, we get along from the get-go, and I imagine that is how typical brains are able to just make friends over small talk. The difference is that when I make friends with a similar divergent person, we are talking about the strengths and weaknesses of empiricism vs idealism. Which is way easier than making small talk about sports, lol 🤪

I've never enjoyed small talk. I used to be told I was always too quiet. I was busy listening and trying to figure out what was wrong at home.

I kind of wish I was smarter. I told my sons when they were growing up in school, that they don't need to be smart at everything, that if they found something they enjoyed and were good at, that's good enough.

I wish I knew how to encourage my younger, he's gone through a lot. I know he blames himself which increases his desire to dumb down himself with weed. Or should I say, numb his mind. I know there will be something he can do, I just don't know what right now.

 

[Shinzon1]

Apparently they don't have anybody available for intakes today but they were able to schedule me for a appointment at 9am tomorrow proper so that way I don't have to wait 2 hours for nothing.

 

[Atreides]

I woke up to my throat hurting pretty bad.

 

[JanisSPK]

This is the second week of a cold that I cant seem to get rid of. I'm wondering if I've developed an allergy to something outside, but I've never had an allergic reaction to pollen etc. I'm thankful I've got my pain med, it helps me to accomplish something like cleaning which is desperately needing to get done. It's dusty in here, and I accumulate things on my bed. So at least I'll clear off my mattress and put a clean sheet on it.

A person can develop allergies to anything at anytime as well as what you have mentioned regarding dust particles etc