I know we had the "are you gifted" thread before, but in my own quest to figure out DS5, his giftedness, and how to be a better parent, educator, advocator, etc, I have begun to come to grips with my own self and issues.
I was diagnosed with ADD in college, and until I had my children, I did nothing about it. On the brink of a divorce last year, I decided to get help. I was handed an Rx, which does indeed help, but I'm now not sure if I'm truly 2E or if it's solely being GT. Granted, I would only be classified as moderately, but maybe because of not possibly being highly (and definitely not profoundly) gifted, the struggles that I have had my whole life can be explained by one simple answer.
Anywho, I wanted to share this list I found about gifted adults. Maybe there is someone going through similar issues here as I am or maybe you have older GT children and can help them stay on the "right" path, so they don't turn into confused adults.
Characteristics of Gifted Adults:
perfectionistic and sets high standards for self and others
has strong moral convictions
is highly sensitive, perceptive or insightful
fascinated by words or an avid reader
feels out-of-sync with others
is very curious
has an unusual sense of humour
a good problem solver
has a vivid and rich imagination
questions rules or authority
has unusual ideas or connects seemingly unrelated ideas
thrives on challenge
learns new things rapidly
has a good long-term memory
feels overwhelmed by many interests and abilities
is very compassionate
feels outrage at moral breaches that the rest of the world seems to take for granted
has passionate, intense feelings
has a great deal of energy
can't switch off thinking
feels driven by creativity
loves ideas and ardent discussion
needs periods of contemplation
searches for ???? in their life
feels a sense of alienation and loneliness
is very perceptive
feels out of step with others Forgot to add: Taken from
Here PS. I hope y'all don't mind me coming here to "write out" my own issues as well. If there is another place for that, let me know.
PPS. I also know that I never officially introduced myself several months ago, but I promise I will!!!
