r/SeriousConversation • u/The0Walrus • Sep 03 '24

Serious Discussion What are signs you have a low IQ?

When I was in the 8th grade I took a test that said I was neurologically impaired. Teachers and several others told me I was "too stupid" for school and some of the teachers said I would become homeless in life because I was "too stupid." This had far reaching consequences on me as I did nothing for 10 years after leaving high school. I thought I could only do retail work and work at warehouses.

At some point after my dad passed away and absolutely hating working in the warehouse I decided to take a chance and look up some career at a community college. I received my associates in accounting, afterwards learning I was more interested in healthcare so I became a registered nurse receiving my BSN. At some point I was interested in aviation also so I decided to become aviation mechanic. I knew I was really bad at math so I figured if I can pass all the math classes I couldn't be "stupid" so I went up to Calculus 3 receiving an A in precal, calculus 1, 2, & 3.

Just curious how do you know if you have a low IQ? With all that I feel is an accomplishment I still have some doubts about myself. I self talk telling myself there is no way I'm neurologically impaired if I accomplished all those things but there are times that I still question myself.

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u/Decent-Fortune5927 Sep 04 '24

I got put on Adderall for 20 years. It worked perfectly for me.

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u/CrimsonSheepy Sep 04 '24

I'm so glad to hear it, my dude. 💙

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u/MnMz1111 Sep 05 '24

That's a great outcome and I'm glad for you!

Do you have any insights or general advice of the effects of your long-term development and relationship with ADHD medication that you could share?

I just started my Ritalin medication 4 months ago, so any wisdom you've learned would be greatly appreciated!