That annoying sense of superiority

[cheese]

Re: Superiority Complex

Are you really *overwhelmed* with these feelings of superiority? That's a pretty damn strong feeling. Sweeping you away in the moment, and all that. Do these feelings really overwhelm you and wash over you uncontrollably, do you feel them intensely, and so on? Or do you just think and feel superior on a more moderate level of intensity (regardless of how superior you think you are, in terms of deviation from the norm)?

I'm really curious about this. I know a lot of people feel superior, but being overwhelmed by those feelings, or even feeling them very intensely, is something I haven't come across much.


As to your question - a lot of the younger members on this board have reported feelings or even convictions of superiority, often coupled with despising all the inferior. It's actually all throughout the posts too (eg things like, "I hate it when people make small talk; don't waste my time with your drivel", "Why would anyone think I'd care about something as stupid as this?", "I hate spending time with useless people who don't provide intellectual stimulation, and that's basically everybody"). The others tend towards self-loathing. I've only seen a few moderates, but then not everyone has talked about this topic.

I don't know if it's an INTP thing, but I have found that people who type as Ts (especially NTs) tend to be very impatient with other people, and very intolerant of mistakes/errors/perceived stupidity/incompetence. This usually translates to feelings of superiority, but sometimes leads to self-hate too if they feel they're incompetent (or a mix of the two, which is also common).

 

[Bucca]

Sometimes I feel as though I am 'destined' for greatness. Though I also know that if I sit on my ass all day and do next to nothing it is more than likely the only greatness I will achieve is one day being the manager at a McDonald's.

But yes there are a lot of times when I get into a 'zone' almost and start to get extremely ambitious and finish any assignments that are due, make weird theories and feel like I should be handed a trophy. Though it only lasts for a few hours and in a day the theories are forgotten and my assignments get lost or somehow crumpled and left illegible.

I really dislike small talk. Also I can get into a weirdly judgemental mode too, I will harshly judge everyone in my mind and even mentally mock strangers on the street, though I do not hold back any judgement on myself at those times either. (Though I am unsure of my MBTI, sorry)

 

[xeno_girl]

As INTPs who spend a ridiculous amount of time attempting to be precise in our explanations, it is natural for all written errors to irritate us. Since we beat ourselves up for typos, we of course do the same to others. However, it is a sign of maturity when we can stop being so hard on ourselves AND resist the compulsion to correct other people. The more confident we are in our own intelligence and ability to communicate, the less need we have to try and make ourselves feel better by making someone else look stupid because of a typo.

 

[HDINTP]

That quote is so good can't help it