Those with high IQ had higher risk for psychological disorders (RR 1.20 - 223.08). High IQ was associated with higher risk for physiological diseases (RR 1.84 - 4.33). Findings lend substantial support to a hyper brain/hyper body theory.
Research has shown that there is a high correlation between being intelligent and socially anxious. The higher your IQ, the higher the chance your social apprehension is higher than usual. Of course, that doesn't mean that your social anxiety should be classified as a disorder.
Yet intelligence also imposes burdens on the person: Intelligent people are more aware of a situation's complexities and so are more likely to worry and/or be pessimistic. As Charles Darwin wrote, "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." In short, ignorance is bliss.
Recap: 4 Reasons highly intelligent people fail
They are born into bad circumstances, poverty, a toxic family, a lack of resources and opportunities. They suffer from mental illness, which creates myriad other barriers to career advancement and better paychecks. They lack people skills or are arrogant.
Geniuses don't work well with others.
Consulting is not their strong suit. Geniuses have high expectations of themselves and despair quickly when they fail to produce superior results. Highly intelligent people have too many interests and tend to get bored easily.
Signs of Genius in Adults. The signs of high intellectual power in adults are similar to those in children. They include quick learning, interest in unique topics, and the ability to process information fast, among others.
All things made equal, individuals in the study tended to live longer if they were considered smarter as measured by the IQ test they took when they were 18.
Recent research has found that those with higher intelligence may be more likely to experience worry, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
Elon Musk IQ is close to this starting point, with an estimated score of 155. The typical genius has an IQ of around 140.
Most people you meet are probably average, and a few are extraordinarily smart. Just 2.2 percent have an IQ of 130 or greater. What's fascinating is that people who score well on one of the tests tend to score well on them all.
Researchers have previously shown that a person's IQ is highly influenced by genetic factors, and have even identified certain genes that play a role. They've also shown that performance in school has genetic factors. But it's been unclear whether the same genes that influence IQ also influence grades and test scores.
Summary. Geniuses are both born and made. While genetics can explain up to 75% of variations in IQ levels, factors like socioeconomic status and home environment decide whether a person achieves their full genetic IQ potential.
Being a genius isn't as simple as being smart or having a high IQ. While intelligence is, of course, a prerequisite of genius status, there are other things at play here – including creativity, self-awareness, and an innate ability to ask questions few others have ever asked.
An individual's IQ does not change with age. In other words: if you did an IQ test now and then another one in 10 years' time, your IQ score will probably be very similar. This is because IQ is always measured relative to other people your age.
They try to figure things out themselves.
They develop all kinds of mental muscles by doing this, and they can usually swim on their own. They're okay sinking for a few seconds. Intelligent people want to struggle a little first. An intelligent person might look stubborn, but they're really just self-sufficient.
In 2015, clinical psychologist Elke van Hoof did research on high sensitivity and looked at a possible link with giftedness. She discovered that 87% of gifted people are also highly sensitive.
Moreover, intelligent people also struggle with love because they value their freedom and independence. They might not be ready to give up their single lifestyle for a committed relationship. Or, even if they are in a relationship, they might still feel the need to have some “alone time” to pursue their own interests.
Because of their interests and views on bigger ideas than the average person cares to think about, they don't seek out social validation because frankly, they don't need it. This means that they don't spend as much time socializing because it's just not as important to them.
Smart people get bored easily.
If you're smart, curious, and have a love of learning, you might find you quickly lose interest in anything once you've figured it out. The execution side of performance might bore you, and you'd rather constantly be learning new things.