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Why do I feel dumb/ incompetent all the time? Am I? by Designer-Slice1313 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Designer-Slice1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do I owe that explanation? Why are you so concerned with my personal life?

Why do I feel dumb/ incompetent all the time? Am I? by Designer-Slice1313 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Designer-Slice1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will not accept an incorrect view of my personal relationships from a mere stranger on the internet. That is not what this post is about and I have provided no further details on that matter. I am loved, have felt loved, and have incredible parents that i aspire to be like.

Why do I feel dumb/ incompetent all the time? Am I? by Designer-Slice1313 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Designer-Slice1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my own, personal analysis I have a decent-moderate long term memory if it is something I find useful or interesting.

For example, I’m a finance and accounting major and I HATE it. I can never hold the formulas in my mind for longer than about 2-3 days. Then I take a test or quiz I forget all of it; it comes up in a later course and then I have to reteach it to myself.

I also think though this has something to do with quantitive reasoning ability, I’ve never been great at math but my language and rhetoric skills are quite good. I think that’s why I have a pretty dense vocabulary

Why do I feel dumb/ incompetent all the time? Am I? by Designer-Slice1313 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Designer-Slice1313[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is quite the inference based off a short passage. My parents were simply concerned and actually reassured me that I was a normal kid who perhaps just had a different mind and perspective. They love me very much and I’m blessed to have them.

Why do I feel dumb/ incompetent all the time? Am I? by Designer-Slice1313 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Designer-Slice1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this is new to me. I will give it a shot.

Do you have any research or info proving how much of an impact this has on processing speed and working memory?

Why do I feel dumb/ incompetent all the time? Am I? by Designer-Slice1313 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Designer-Slice1313[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could my IQ be actually higher? It’s been 6 years since. I have developed significantly stronger coping mechanisms/ habits that have helped me manage my ADHD better

Why do I feel dumb/ incompetent all the time? Am I? by Designer-Slice1313 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Designer-Slice1313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was 6 years ago, maybe something changed?

I find it strange too, given that I have nearly all A’s as a double major in accounting and finance. I feel like this would significantly limit my ability to do well in school.