IQ of BPD people

IQ 131
EQ moronic

I never figured out how to socialize properly until 17 when I wasnt in a constrained school environment. I read up on mirroring and such and just did it as I overcame my social anxiety with alcohol instead of zoloft. I also observed other peoples attitudes and took them on such as not taking other peoples dignity away when speaking about them, shaking everyones hand in a group situation, my brain rewired itself during this time, even with exercise I never overcame dissociation.

I dunno how my life would have been different if I had chose zoloft, but 2 heart breaks later it has allowed me to develop proper cognitive empathy but I still have moments where I do stupid $#%^ out of boredom.

My behaviour is still dependant on the company I am with but I am more switched on to other peoples needs.

My IQ was tested when I was 11 and I scored 129.

I don't think it's the norm: BPD having above average intelligence, despite the replies in this post. I don't doubt that the people who replied have higher IQs, but I don't feel like it has anything to do with this personality disorder. It probably varies. In this environment, those with higher IQs are likely better represented here, as someone else mentioned.

Mine is above average... though I've encountered people with BPD, or potentially BPD who seemed of average or below average intelligence.

It's been my experience that IQ or ability to also function is situational. I know high-functioning and low-functioning people with the disorder. I've seen people who are extremely intelligent with this disorder totally fail test because of the fact they're insecure in a testing environment.
It's a wonderful thing for those with this disorder to have an IQ and be aware of it and proud of it.
I will comment on one ability that I've found really exceptional with almost every person I know with this disorder and that's the instinctive ability to read a person's face to determine their situational mood. It's like being scanned by MRI eyes and I've found their abilities to determine another's mood astonishing and a real gift. Not quite as positive though if they're not right and decide to act or react based on their intuition.

I have an IQ of 137. It’s interesting how boredlines seem to have an higher IQ but a low EQ

WendyTorrance wrote:Over here we don't have intelligence tests in school. Not in childhood or otherwise. They are called suitability tests or entrance exams. In principle, everyone has the same opportunities. It's not about the general superiority, but compatibility. Psychiatrists don't conduct IQ tests either.
There is only one official and therefore comparative place to take the test - if you wish to do so. Mensa.

Bumping into old posts is so weird. And it's been 4 years!

And where did I pull all this definite information from? I mean sure, most of it is probably true. But how should I know if some people get tested, or the variety of information saved through integrated health care patient register system. For example a PD, even if just traits, is classified information.

Was tested in psychiatry some 10 years ago and scored 137 (is that some magic number in this thread?). I don't think too much of it--it's just a test of a confined set of cognitive skills--and I'm sceptical about a connection between BPD and high IQ.

I'd be more interested in an EQ "score" actually. I honestly have no idea how well I'd fare there. On the one hand, I seem to be very empathetic and can sense a lot of the most subtle emotions in other people, on the other I'd probably perform very poorly in emotional response and ability to communicate feelings.

what exactly is iq?
i know it means intelligence quotient, but what does it mean in real life.
like i can solve math problem quicker or i have logical approach to issues.

I don't know my iq but I was assessed and sent to "specialised school" for intelligent kids.
But honestly the human experience is so tied up with social interactions, that with my low eq I feel quite stupid most of the time!

centerpath wrote:Assuming you're BPD, how do you believe your intelligence compares to the average?

Have you taken an IQ test? Will you share the score?

I've done it in elementary school as a part of some program and definitely wasn't the top of class. I do recall being surprised and expecting a better result. And I needed more time to finish it. I've done another one (online) a couple of years later and the results were bit more satisfying. I'm not sure if my EQ is much better, I feel like it decreased over time. In a practical sense, I am not too bad in handling unexpected situations, but I think it has to do with overthinking events and situations more than with intelligence.