Co-founder, EMPTYMYNDSCAPE LLP | Psychotherapist | Certified Mindfulness Teacher - Professional Level (CMT-P) | International Mindfulness Teachers Association
#therapistdiary ⚠️ Is there a connection between IQ and Anxiety❓Well, the answer is YES exclamation ‼️ ✨It’s often assumed that higher #intelligence leads to greater #success, yet research suggests that people with high IQs are more likely to experience high levels of #anxiety. Yes, you read that right‼️ While the correlation isn’t universal, several studies shed light 💡 on this intriguing connection. 💡One study found that individuals with higher IQs may be more prone to overthinking and ruminating on potential problems, which can fuel anxiety. This heightened #awareness of future scenarios and a tendency to overanalyze can create a constant mental “loop,” contributing to #stress and worry. 💡Another piece of research indicated that intelligent people may also be more self-critical, which can amplify anxiety. With a keen ability to spot flaws in themselves or in the world 🌍 around them, these individuals often struggle with perfectionism and fear of failure, which can trigger emotional distress. 💡 In fact, experts are often the opinion that gifted individuals might experience social isolation due to feeling different from their peers. This sense of disconnection can lead to feelings of #loneliness and anxiety, despite their intellectual capabilities. 💡While intelligence offers many advantages, it also brings its own set of challenges. 💡Understanding the connection between high IQ and anxiety can help us support individuals in managing stress in more effective ways. 💡It’s a reminder that mental #wellbeing is #multifaceted, and even the most intelligent among us may need #help navigating emotional challenges. #mentalhealthmatters #drshambhavisamir #uurjamanifestlightwithin #emptymyndscape #diversity #psychologistspeaks #selfcare #socialmindfulness
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