Know i'm not smart, can't fix it.

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This is going to sound weird, but I'm not very smart and I consciously know it. I don't grasp concepts well. I miss obvious details that others seem to pick up on immediately. I feel like a someone average intelligent person trapped in an idiots mind. I'm completely aware that I'm not mentally capable of simple things, yet I am unable to fix it. It's a really weird feeling. Is it normal?

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  • Justsomejerk
    11 years ago

    I have more respect for you than anyone I've heard bragging about how clever they are.

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  • SouthernBell
    11 years ago

    Woah! I'm sorry but please do not listen to the first person who commented on this. "education isn't for everyone." are you kidding me? That is so ignorant!
    Look, I know how you feel! The very best thing to do is not to worry about how fast you get something or how well you understand simple things. Everyone is completely different and everyone's brain process is different. Just keep confidence in yourself and remind yourself that you try your best and you are the very best that you can be. Don't compare yourself to others. And remember, if you don't ask questions, the answer will always be no. So if you don't understand something, ask someone and if they laugh at you for not understanding then ignore them. You would be stupid if you didn't try to learn. Just do the best you can do and you'll do great. Don't be so down on yourself. You sound like a very intelligent person.

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  • YumInsanity
    11 years ago

    I've always thought people like you were the most tragic; those smart enough to know they're dumb and completely unable to do anything about it. Try doing something that doesn't require intelligence, like fighting strangers or politics

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  • IMissMary
    7 years ago

    would you happen to be from Georgia?

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  • Im_not_normal_and_I_know_it
    11 years ago

    You're not dumb. You just get things more slowly. People's brain works differently and at a different speed rate. But if you really want to feel smarter, open those textbooks and let the studying BEGIN!!!!!!!!! >:D

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  • Allistalla
    11 years ago

    Its a good thing you want to be smarter .

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  • ihategeese
    11 years ago

    It's rather normal in my opinion, but I think you are simply being hard on yourself. Everyone has the capacity to learn about one thing really well. Not to mention what some people view as "simple" could be complex and near impossible to get for others. You're fine :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Ya, it's super normal. I feel ya! I think this about myself all the freak'n time!

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    same, dont worry you might have other strengths

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    Can you give us some examples of what you'd struggle with? Also, have you ever tried learning in a non-conventional way? Education doesn't work for everyone. Didn't work for me, in fact.

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