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From anecdotal experience it seems to me that high intelligence has a strong correlation with emotional instability, which in turn often manifests in the form o
by LyndsySimon 9y ago
From anecdotal experience it seems to me that high intelligence has a strong correlation with emotional instability, which in turn often manifests in the form of substance abuse.
- sgtmas2006 9y agoI've suffered from it myself. Extremely rough period of depression followed by me being kicked from school (which was a major contributor to my depression due to abuse of my nature,) leaving my apartment, moving back in with my parents, and abusing anything I could get my hands on that wasn't a street drug. Glad to say I've overcome it, but I still take Methylphenidate as it helps with my severe depression.
- psyc 9y agoFrom my own experience, outlying intelligence and interests > social maladaptation > death wish. I’m fine now, but I won’t kid myself that it isn’t tenuous.