I allegedly have an IQ of 138 to 143, depending on whose test I take.
2006-08-18 15:30:39 · 37 answers · asked by apeakay 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
because you are focusing on things that will stimulate you, useless things, instead of things that will make you happy, a pet a GF/BF, family, Friends, maybe because they do not stimulate you, you find your self alienating your self from them, perhaps if you forget that you are smart and unhappy, you will be happy in the long run
maybe you have a low tolerance for not so smart ppl, you need to open your mind further
2006-08-18 15:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, It would help to know why you are so unhappy. I could be off since you didn't give me much to go on. I'm sorry that you aren't happy, so here is my take on it.
Yes, if you have high scores you are very intelligent. There is a big difference between "book smart" and "street smart". If you think a test can determine all that then you are probably unhappy BC you feel you don't measure up to a stupid number. Maybe you beat yourself up too much. Maybe you're thinking you have to be good at everything BC of your scores. Happiness has nothing to do with your IQ, think about what's really making you feel "so unhappy". Then go from there. Good luck.
2006-08-18 17:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brains and emotions don't necessarily correlate. Just because you are smart doesn't mean you are happy any more than being happy makes you smart.
You can be both. The trick is to find something you like to do and do it. Whether this is finding a cure for cancer or driving a truck. Being the center of attention or being a hermit.
You can have one friend and be happy or you may want a dozen. One thing I have learned the hard way though. Put on a happy face and you begin to respond to it. No I don't mean someone else's, and you don't have to see it for it to affect you. Try it...smile when you don't feel like it, even when no one else is around. Just keep smiling as you go through your day. At the end of the day analyze your feelings about the day and see if it wasn't a good day.
2006-08-18 15:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by songbird092962 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that when you are given a gift you are also given a curse to go along with it. You have been given a gift, but often when people have a high intelligence it comes with some emotional imbalances. I think part of it may stem from a feeling of being different and maybe thinking you don't fit in. You do fit in. I had this problem myself, then one day I wondered, "Who am I not to live my potential? I have something that should make my life easier not harder!" I decided to celebrate my good fortune and not to let myself feel outside of others. I think partly when you are smart you are more aware of the plight of the world and it is a downer. Make sure you are not just suffering from clinical depression. You may need a medication to even you out. I did meds, but now I am happy on my own. Don't hesitate to get help. It really helps you learn new behavior so you can be happy. Another thing that may help is to volunteer your time to a children's hospital, shelter, soup kitchen, food bank. You will see what trouble is and you will feel better. God Bless!
2006-08-18 15:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by angelicsanto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its because you are a niger and just realized it. and 138 to 143 is the price of the 40's in the ghetto 7/11
2006-08-18 16:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by THE RACIST 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think your so unhappy because you always care about important things like say, homework.Your always thinking about school and reading. You never just have some fun sometime and get in a party move. I never had that problem I'd would always have fun. If your not really a party person then you should at least join a sport or just play sports. You don't have to join a team just play basketball or soccer and don't just sit and read like a smarty-pants. It good to read sometimes.
2006-08-18 15:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by Boy, You Better Pray 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happiness has nothing to do with IQ, money,etc. It is a mind set that you control. So smile at the next person you see on the street, and when they smile back see how it makes you feel. Tell someone a joke and laugh with them. You know what makes you happy.
2006-08-18 15:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by slichick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie you need to ask yourself that question y are you unhappy, I don't think being smart has much to do with it unless your parents are putting presure on you to make things happen. But are you unhappy because you feel know understands what pressures you are under know not to let anyone down. All I know is that only you can really know the answer to that question.
2006-08-18 15:38:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to create your own happiness. Maybe your bored u need to find things that excite u .Be sure u're not around any negative people or someone with a truck load of problems 'cause that take away rom your happiness.Don't let anyone still your joy.
2006-08-18 15:43:36 · answer #9 · answered by jackey m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I'm a PhD student, and from my experience, being smart does not keep one from being depressed. Here's a favorite saying of mine.
"No amount of intelligence can compensate for a lack of objective thinking."
I forget who said that, the quote and author are on my 360 page somewhere. But it made a lot of sense to me.
Love, Jack.
2006-08-18 16:02:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋