Publisher's Synopsis
In The Hidden Struggles of Highly Gifted Adults, the author offers a profound exploration into the lives of individuals who possess both high IQ and high emotional intelligence (EQ). Drawing on personal experience and psychological insights, Dimitriou uncovers the unique challenges that come with being gifted, from the constant battle of overthinking to the emotional burdens of heightened empathy.
This book sheds light on the complex internal world of gifted adults, including their struggles with isolation, the weight of perfectionism, and the emotional toll of navigating societal expectations. Through chapters focused on overthinking, emotional burden, loneliness, and career challenges, The Hidden Struggles of Highly Gifted Adults provides practical strategies to manage these difficulties, while emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, emotional resilience, and finding purpose.
Whether you're a gifted individual or someone seeking to understand these unique traits, this book offers valuable tools to help you embrace your intelligence and emotional depth, while turning these challenges into sources of strength and fulfillment.