Unexpected Link Between Anxiety And Intelligence
Anxiety doesn't discriminate, and nearly one in five American adults each year are affected by anxiety-related disorders. Occasional anxiety is a normal part of everyday life
situations like job interviews, big presentations, or simply joining a new social situation being common triggers of anxious feelings.
when those feelings morph into intense feelings of fear they can negatively impact your life
no clear cause for anxiety. likely several triggers, including heredity, trauma, environmental factors, or even a chemical imbalance brought on by excessive or prolonged stress that can be the culprit
it turns out that your intelligence quotient (IQ) may also be dictating your mood. Some studies have shown that there may be a psychological link between being smart and experiencing anxiety
How Your IQ Impacts Your Mood ???
A 2018 study published in Intelligence discovered that people with higher intelligence had a greater chance of being diagnosed with attention deficit disorder mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder
The study surveyed more than 3,000 members of Mensa, an organization made up of people who are regular high-scorers on standardized IQ tests.
Researchers found that 20% of the Mensa members reported suffering from anxiety disorders, while 26% percent claimed to diagnosed with other mood conditions, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
research on Mensa members, a 2011 study published in Frontiers Evolutionary Neuroscience found that people with a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) tended to have higher IQs and worry more
Through a series of questionnaires and imaging technology, they discovered that participants with GAD scored higher in both worry and IQ levels,
while those who did not have anxiety disorders scored lower in both categories.
as people with higher intelligence tend to approach situations more empirically.
situations in life are frequently changing and cannot be managed solely by thinking them through logically, leading to feelings of stress and anxiety
situations in life are frequently changing and cannot be managed solely by thinking them through logically, leading to feelings of stress and anxiety