Okay. I would try not to attach too much meaning to the word "gifted". A lot of parents, and even some unfortunate gifted people, do tend to attach (too much) personal worth to the term. In my opinion and experience, it's what you do and can do that matters in life, more than theoretical potential reduced to a set of numbers, though of course high intellectual potential or ability is more desirable than the alternatives.
What do you think realizing that you are gifted is going to get you? What's your age, out of curiosity? One helpful reason to think about / discuss / assess giftedness etc. is to help open up educational opportunities. That's one big reason a lot of people read this forum.
As a gifted person, I actually wish I had not been identified as a kid. Identification caused some terrible life experiences for me, although it might have been different if I'd grown up today. I also was saddled with a mother who bragged to everyone about my brilliance, genius, you name it (she used such words openly in front of me), which had some disastrous consequences for me: I had a brittle ego, and was afraid to try. Luckily, I grew out of it.
I was chagrined recently when my wife told someone I was a genius, to such an extent that I asked her never to do that again (ordered her actually, way out of character for me). I'm afraid that such labels increase the possible perception of arrogance, and even at best would lead people to treat you differently, and probably to discuss your avowed giftedness with others. I'd just rather be taken for who I am and what I actually do. Even though I constantly bend over backwards to be gracious in my daily and professional life, some competitive people always seek to compare themselves to me, which makes me uncomfortable.
Welcome to the site! There are lots of great resources here and at the Hoagies website.
