Posted by Mal on July 25, 2005, at 20:06:16
In reply to Is it really true that gifted people tend to..., posted by Colleen D. on July 25, 2005, at 19:11:42
As a child I was labeled as "gifted". I think I took an IQ test at some point in elementary school, and the number I seem to remember is in the 130s, but I don't know what range is considered average.
But now, I really believe that I was an early bloomer. I think I just caught on quickly as a child, and that other people my age have caught up and surpassed me intellectually. I have met a LOT of people a HUGE amount smarter than me. I have a terrible memory, and I don't feel very creative anymore. I used to really be creative- write poetry and such. I used to have a LOT of angst, probably because of teenage hormones and messy relationships, and it spilled over into emotion-filled writing. Now that I am so happy I could puke I am not writing much at all. OK, I am very fulfilled and happy, but I occasionally have terrible depressed spells. I have been MUCH better over these last 3 years.
ANyway, that probably isn't helpful at all. It is an interesting thought.
Have a great evening. MAL
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