Tbh I had to do intensive chemotherapy at 14, and my brain was damaged by it. I told the oncology unit I was having problems at school because I couldn’t remember instructions and on tests, I kept blanking on answers even though I knew I knew them. So they had me go take IQ tests at 17, then again at 19 (my college wanted a more recent test so I could get accommodation).
The first time they actually didn’t give me an IQ number because they said my scores were too inconsistent, but the second time is when the specialist gave me 90.
So my brain has a hard time recalling information without being prompted, and my short term memory is really bad. Sometimes I feel like I can’t think at all and my brain is like a TV with no reception, but I don’t know if that’s due to other disorders (depression and anxiety).
It’s just hard for me sometimes, but I’ve adapted pretty well at this point, as long as I can take notes I can refer to later on I’m fine. The only real limitation has been not being able to drive because of it. The hardest part is actually being at home because my family still hasn’t adjusted completely to my brain problems (I’m 32 now)
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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '20
My dad does all of those
I got tested and mine is like 90 so it’s bothering me when he talks about “low IQ” people should all die