Anything that happens long enough, strong enough, or often enough. So gifted student tend to stare stress in the face on a daily basis. Even a vacation can seem stressful to gifted kids because they're not producing, and they feel nervous because they lack control. Monotonous busywork is anathema to a gifted student and can generate anger, resentment. Because these students value leadership and independence, they can often feel separated from their peers both emotionally and physically, leading to loneliness and fewer stress-releasing opportunities.
Gifted students are complex thinkers, able to argue both sides of the coin, convincingly.
Learning, comprehension, and mastery all seem to come instantly early in their school careers. Their frustration can lead to disappointment and, yes, more stress. Our gifte student now becomes overly sensitive to any criticism. Performance suffers and failure ensues. It's the stress of abundance.