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I'm curious, why do you think I "ignored" it?

What do you mean, if you don't mind me asking?

That makes sense, for now at least. I wonder if they don't respond because of a lack of perceived challenge, I'm not even raising the gloves in the boxing ring, so to speak. This circles back to being able to relate, even the "average" person has a small fire burning that most people can...

I see what you mean, but doubt can also spring up because of past failures (that aren't counter-balanced by successes, due to general lack of exposure, etc). I suppose I'm looking more to relate rather than for reassurance.

This might seem like an odd thread, but I'm wondering if anyone else can relate to being an obscure presence on internet forums. To clarify, I don't mean "lurking" but rather posting replies or starting threads that don't receive many responses. Perhaps I lack the argumentative nature of most...

I think doubt can stem from different sources. It can be intellectual (doubting the validity of proposed concepts to explain the world), it can from reflection of one's self, it can pour from irrational emotional reactions to stimuli...anything, really. As for what doubt is, the simple answer...

Specific areas where I doubt myself? Socially, academically (in terms of raw performance that others can view and measure), and general competency. The last one was why I had trepidation in transferring to a different department in my former job, I felt I would screw up too profoundly. As for...

Thanks for the response, and for providing concrete examples. I think a certain amount of doubt is healthy and normal, but I've observed myself over the years and I seem to lack the necessary aplomb to be successful in life. A little confidence goes a long way, as the saying goes. I suppose...

Exercise seems to be a natural nootropic, and I have a mild watchfulness over my nutrition. Aside from that, I just try to keep my mind active by reading up on whatever academic subject interests me at the moment.

I think the term "pervasive doubt" characterizes me quite well, I question my abilities constantly. Does anyone else do the same? EDIT: Guess I'm the only one :P