It's ok to be dumb

[Kirkinator]

One of my reasons for wanting to kill myself is my feeling of inferiority regarding other people. I feel genuinely stupid, like I'm the most uncultured, ignorant person on this whole planet. I'm trying to make reason with the fact that it's ok to be dumb, and that I'm simply born to enjoy life as it is without making a significant impact on the world.

I'm very mean to myself but I wouldn't want anyone else to feel like this. But it's very difficult not to feel this way. I will contact with a psychiatrist soon, I hope he can give me more insight into this.

 

[PerfectVictory]

Judging by how you wrote your post and how dumb the average person is I don't think you seem or likely are dumb. Now are you intelligent enough to make a significant impact solely due to that intelligence, I would say thats unlikely for anyone. I do relate to the desire to be extraordinary and am currently grappling with the fact that I likely never will be extraordinary and my deep need to be seen and admired as such.

 

[Secro]

You don't sound like you're stupid, believe in yourself more.

 

[meowpuppy]

what really counts as "smart" nowadays is pretty silly, imo, and i think you shouldn't base your views of yourself around it. obviously, easier said than done, but most people won't acknowledge your intelligence unless it's a common, socially acceptable form of intelligence. people like me don't get treated as intelligent, even if we are, because of how different we are. i think maybe you should think about whether you fit into the same box as me.

 

[LostHighway]

One of my reasons for wanting to kill myself is my feeling of inferiority regarding other people. I feel genuinely stupid, like I'm the most uncultured, ignorant person on this whole planet. I'm trying to make reason with the fact that it's ok to be dumb, and that I'm simply born to enjoy life as it is without making a significant impact on the world.

I'm very mean to myself but I wouldn't want anyone else to feel like this. But it's very difficult not to feel this way. I will contact with a psychiatrist soon, I hope he can give me more insight into this.

I likely have below average intelligence. I make up for it by having insatiable curiosity about the world around me, and being playful, caring and supportive of my friends. I try to learn new things, watch good films, learn about politics, etc. I failed at life in terms of a career. But I think I'm a pretty decent person.