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Pablo Picasso, George Orwell, Kurt Cobain, and Sylvia Plath; they are just a few of the many who have created humankind's greatest masterpieces. Will you join the ranks of history's tortured geniuses? Play on to find out!
Have you ever considered cutting off your own ear?
I've considered the idea, but never with intention to follow through.
Yes.
No.
No, but I've wondered what, if anything, might cause me to do something like that.
What's your social life like?
I socialize as often as I need, which isn't often.
It's nonexistent.
It's healthy.
Sometimes it's decent, but most of the time it's not great.
Do you keep your room clean?
It's an organized mess.
I try to.
Yes, I'm an organized person.
No, it's usually a disaster.
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How often do you feel misunderstood?
Most of the time, but some people can keep up.
I've never felt understood.
About half of the time.
All the time.
How would you describe your childhood?
Normalish.
I prefer not to think about it.
Wholesome.
Unpleasant.
Is it easy to communicate to others how you're feeling or what you're thinking?
No.
It's a constant struggle.
Easy enough.
It depends on who I'm talking to.
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Have you ever taken an IQ test?
I scored above 115.
IQ tests do not measure actual intelligence.
No, but I want to.
Yes.
Which of the following writers is your favorite?
Ernest Hemingway.
Virginia Woolf.
J.K. Rowling.
J.D. Salinger.
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Do you ever keep things to yourself because you know others won't understand and/or might think you're losing touch with reality?
Yes, all the time.
There are some things I'll never explicitly tell anyone for that reason.
Sometimes.
Some things are just a drag to talk about. I don't like bumming people out.
Are you obsessed with uncovering life's most elusive secrets and answers?
I have a thing for puzzles, including life's great mysteries. But I wouldn't say I'm obsessed with those questions in particular.
It's an omnipresent obsession of mine.
Like what?
Sometimes, depending on my mood.
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How's your mental health?
It could be healthier...
It depends on the day; generally unstable.
It's not too shabby.
More like mental unhealth.
How do you take the edge off?
I like to spend time alone, in reflection, perhaps even meditating.
With a consciousness-altering substance or activity.
I hang out with like-minded people and vent.
I find ways to distract myself.
Do you feel like you fit in or belong anywhere?
It's rare to find somewhere I fit in.
No.
Yes.
Kinda, but it's complicated.
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Do you have a hard time "turning your brain off," so to speak?
Yes, but I don't mind.
There isn't an off switch.
Sometimes, especially if I'm stressed.
Yes, it's the worst at night while I'm trying to fall asleep.
How's your relationship with your family?
They're supportive of me.
I prefer not to think about it.
We have a decent relationship.
It's strained.
Are you particularly sensitive to your surroundings and the emotions of others?
It depends on my mood.
Yes, which is largely why I prefer to be alone.
When I want to be, yes.
Definitely.
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How large is your vocabulary?
It's quite expansive: I know more than one language.
It'll never be large enough: Words are so limiting.
It's an average size.
It's slightly larger than average.
Are you able to look objectively at an argument or problem from many different angles?
Yes, it's a useful method.
Yes, it's a blessing and a curse.
Sure, but sometimes there's a clearcut answer with no need to look for other angles.
I'm learning to.
Is the simplest answer usually the right one?
Sometimes, but complex problems usually require complex solutions.
It's much more complicated than that.
Yes, I've found that to be generally reliable wisdom.
There are no answers.
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Are you tormented by nonstop conflicting and contradicting thoughts/ideas?
I wouldn't say I'm tormented, but my ideas are nonstop.
Tormented is an understatement.
Sometimes, but it's not a huge problem for me.
Yes, it's unbearable at times.
Do you ever feel like you're losing touch with reality?
Sometimes, but I think I have a solid grasp on reality.
It's a common theme in my list of concerns.
No.
Yes, it's kinda scary.
Are you deeply disturbed by the state of humankind?
Yes, but I also recognize that humankind isn't all bad.
Yes.
Humankind has its flaws, but its progress, achievements, and positives outweigh them.
Yeah, it's super depressing to think about.
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Are you easily bored by mundane everyday conversation?
Yes, but I still engage in small talk to be polite.
There's no point in it.
No, that's how you get to know people!
It depends on who I'm talking to.
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Has anyone ever called you a prodigy?
Yes, I get it all the time.
Once or twice, but it's not a commonly held belief.
No.
I doubt it, but it's possible someone has thought that.
Do you have a hard time getting out of your head?
I can usually pull myself away from my thoughts eventually, but it might take a while.
It's nearly impossible.
Sometimes.
Yes, it's the worst.
Up to this point, how would you describe your life?
It's been turbulent.
It's been absurd.
It's been smooth sailing.
It's been normal.
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