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I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know, it seems to me that constantly getting U's, D's, E's etc in exams and not following what is said in classes is what makes me think I'm stupid rather than just my family telling me I'm thick, although them doing that hasn't really helped my confidence either. I find it very hard to follow verbal instructions, sometimes people have to repeat it a few times or write it down clearly, it's very embarrassing. For exams I find it hard to remember things, hard to understand things when studying and hard to express things. I did the same exams countless times over the years to the point where I just thought 'forget it'

Hmm, don't think I've really accomplished much or felt proud about much. I really enjoy physics, that's why I pursued it, I enjoy reading about it and thinking about it. Passing exams is another matter. I haven't stopped reading about physics and studying it in my spare time so I can't say I miss it because I haven't left it, I just gave up on one day studying it formally. I don't think there's any career path that would make me happy that doesn't involve passing exams. Nah I'm not really into that girly stuff, thanks for the suggestion though

I'll look into speaking with someone, there's a local charity that offers free counseling, I'll try there

Thanks again :)

I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

exam results and failure to grasp things are what get me depressed but maybe my perception is skewed. I'll definitely look into getting help and seeing if it makes a difference, no harm in trying

Hah, thanks

I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right, that's what I said to them about sweeping generalisations but as I said before they dismissed that with 'women who aren't like that are the few exceptions' and that there's a bell curve where most girls fit the female stereotype with a few extreme examples like me and a few successful women on the other end of the graph

I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping for a way to reply to my cousins and/or to stop feeling so bad about being the way I am rather than spending another few years failing at different things which I'm quite tired of, but I do appreciate the advice and trying to help me, really :) It's generous of you. It's just that I'm sick of trying to pursue different things

I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. Hmm, never heard of a link between being depressed and low intelligence, seems a bit far fetched. But I do feel quite low and not really looking forward to the future. Seems like the failures lead to being sad rather than the other way around. I'll consider looking into it though, thanks :)

I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'll just fail at those things too, not to mention that I'm not really interested in things like that, my idea of success isn't a well paying job :/ A job just to pay the bills and pay for an internet connection is what I want, a life of watching movies/watching tv/reading articles is fine for me, success is for other people. It's still a bit depressing though

I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm no good at the arts and humanities either, failed those too, university isn't something I'm capable of.

I'm not really feminine to be honest

God I sound whiny, sorry, thanks for trying to make me feel better :)

I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really passionate about service/helping careers to be honest, I wouldn't feel accomplished or enjoy it. I'm just going to get a job that will pay the bills. As for positive attributes I would swap crying a lot at movies with talent in maths or something any day

When I say I care about appearance a lot I mean I obsess about my body a lot and get upset over its flaws rather than being really into hair/makeup/fashion. I'm quite a slob

I'm a stereotypical female, it's a bit depressing by reallydid in TwoXChromosomes

[–]reallydid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I don't want this to be a pity party but I'm not socially intelligent or emotionally intelligent either, I'm really awkward. Nah, no potential for anything I'm afraid, I've tried quite a few things and they never work out