Am I gifted?
You're asking yourself, "Am I gifted?" Or rather, you're asking yourself, "Why is it that all this stuff about giftedness seems to really fit for me? Surely I can't be…
Gifted therapist
If you're looking for a gifted therapist, you're looking for one or more of three things: A therapist for gifted people A therapist who is a gifted person A therapist…
How to stop overthinking
Wondering how to stop overthinking? Let's take a look at different types of overthinking, how to identify them, assess whether it’s overthinking or not, and a few options for what…
What is gifted?
To be gifted is to have exceptional talent or natural ability, according to the dictionary. It’s a good start. But what qualifies as exceptional? And in which talents? Abilities? I…
High intelligence disorders
High intelligence disorders. Research shows that highly intelligent people are susceptible to disorders - but which ones? And why? What are high intelligence "disorders"? First of all, I've a bone…
Self-diagnosis
Self-diagnosis is usually where we start. Getting a diagnosis of giftedness, autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergence usually involves self-diagnosis, professional diagnosis, and/or peer-review diagnosis. Even to follow the professional diagnosis…
Twice-exceptional adults
What does twice-exceptional mean? When giftedness co-occurs with other neurotypes or 'learning disabilities/difficulties' people are known as twice-exceptional. Exceptional - or an exception - through giftedness, and exceptional through the…
Therapy for Gifted Adults
When looking for therapy for gifted adults, at the very least, you need a specialist who knows what giftedness is. You need someone who knows the kind of mind you…
Depression In Gifted Adults
Depression in gifted adults is incredibly common. In fact, some of us wonder whether it’s possible to be happy, given our intelligence. It seems insurmountable. But it doesn’t have to…
How To Stop Intellectualising Emotions
So you've figured out you're intellectualising your emotions - and you want to know how to stop. This is a Good Idea - given how it contributes to quite a…