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Anxiety and Intelligence

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It has been my observation working with people who are very anxious that they are quite intelligent. After all, the thinking associated with becoming anxious requires a vivid, detailed and complex imagination. Often kids and adults with anxiety have a very negative view of themselves and feel that somehow they are defective or weak. On the contrary, the tenacity to bear the weight of this disorder requires a great deal of strength. Rather than being mentally “broken” they are instead quite bright.

At different times I have seen research that supports the connection between intelligence and anxiety. Here is recent research posted by the British Psychological Association supporting this. Click on the image to be redirected to the complete article:

Is being a worrier a sign of intelligence?

 

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David RussDavid Russ

President and a Licensed Practicing Psychologist at Carolinas Counseling Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. He specializes in treating anxiety disorders in all ages. Along with Chris he founded Informed Therapy Resources and co-created the Turnaround program.

Comments

  2. Steve says

    Nice article, are there any books out there that would help a divorced dad prepare a child to deal with a narcissistic controlling mother?