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Originally Posted by Mr. Venomous
All of this week and last week I have been frustrated with my inability to comprehend the material I am studying and by my obvious intellectual incompetency.
Among the numerous organizations I am active with, I am reading through some books provided to me to further my understanding of the organization, but, of course, as with all abstract and theoretical discussions, I can’t seem to understand a sentence in the books; it might as well be in a foreign language. Little else in this world is as unsettling for an individual like myself than failing to understand the basic principles of the material we are all learning, to be the sole idiot in a room surrounded by geniuses. Whenever I am told I am intelligent, that alleged ‘intelligence’ of mine is predominantly the memorization of useless and random information, which seems to be the extent of my intellectual capacity. It can be frustrating to put it mildly.
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I think, I know exactly what you are feeling and going through concerning language comprehension. Abstract and verbose text intimidates me, along with writing filled with idioms and phrases. They perplex me. What the hell does, "Raining on your parade" or "Every cloud has a silver lining" mean? I feel I should know this. It is embarrassing, since I am in university. I don't even bother asking because I am too embarrassed.
My memory is superb for "completely useless" information and facts, but once I need to apply it I feel like a simpleton.
Literal interpretation is another issue I have. Last week it was evident in a lab. I walked out feeling like an idiot who had no right to be in university.
Didgee also feels she lacks intellect too.