My IQ is 135 and I hate it.

Key wellness, self-care, and productivity takeaways

• Reframe “giftedness”/IQ as not equal to wellbeing

  • A high IQ (even in the Mensa range) does not prevent ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, burnout, chronic pain, or mental health struggles.
  • Performance expectations from others can create pressure that worsens functioning.

• Name the real drivers behind poor performance

  • The speaker links school/work difficulty to factors such as:
    • Sensory overload
    • Social pressure / bullying
    • Executive function problems (ADHD-like)
    • Unrecognized learning disabilities
  • They argue that blaming laziness overlooks underlying causes and prolongs suffering.

• Protect focus by reducing micromanagement

  • A major “workability” strategy is environmental:
    • They do best when they receive instructions once, then work independently.
  • They struggle with:
    • Constant checks
    • Micromanagement
    • Frequent interruptions during work

• Use autonomy-based work options

  • They describe a better fit through Rover (animal care) because it offers:
    • Less need for ongoing communication during the job
    • Clear boundaries (owner contact isn’t required continuously)
    • More control over how the work is done

• Seek the right diagnosis and support (not just IQ reassurance)

  • They describe a period where high IQ led others to assume they couldn’t have learning disabilities, ADHD, or autism.
  • Wellness implication: if functioning doesn’t match expectations, consider a neuropsychological evaluation.

• Treat mental health crises seriously (and note medication risk)

  • They report long-term worsening after psychiatric hospitalization and describe receiving multiple mood stabilizers at once.
  • They emphasize care that addresses both:
    • Medication/clinical symptoms
    • Home-life history and unresolved trauma

• Choose environments where communication needs feel “normal”

  • They feel best around neurodiverse peers (including people described as especially understanding, such as those with Down syndrome).
  • They describe neurotypical-majority workplaces/teams as contributing to:
    • Jealousy/ostracism
    • Misunderstandings
    • Job loss even with objective performance

• Set boundaries around humiliation/bullying

  • They argue that constant humiliation doesn’t build resilience—it harms self-worth and mental health.
  • They needed support, not “toughness-through-rudeness.”

• When planning a career, prioritize fit over “shoulds”

  • They believe traditional schedules (e.g., “9-to-5 under a boss”) may be unrealistic.
  • Career alternatives mentioned include:
    • Running their own YouTube/channel/art
    • Freelancing / pet portraits

Suicidal ideation warning (wellness note)

• The speaker discusses chronic suicidal thoughts and a hospitalization after stating intent.
• If this reflects your own experience, consider reaching out for immediate help in your country (crisis line/emergency services).
  • If you share your location, you can ask for appropriate local resources.

Presenters / sources

• Mensa IQ USA (Mensa test mentioned)
• Mensa (membership referenced)
• Rover (animal-care platform mentioned)
• Mensa.org / Mensa testing framework (implied by “Mensa IQ USA test”)
• No other specific presenters are named in the subtitles
• Shelby (speaker / channel creator)