Over the years of my sobriety I have come to believe not only because of all the sober alkies and addicts I know but a lot of reading of various 'papers' etc that we A's are usually of above average intelligence and extremely sensitive folks.
Now I have come to my own personal conclusion that many of us used Alcohol and/or drugs to 'numb' some of that sensitivity and to help us to deal with other folks 'not caring' and sometimes stupid mistakes or comments.
I don't know, other than most of the A's I know are definitely above average IQ (and that does not necessarily mean college educated) and very sensitive to others.
Does it happen more with us A's than with the rest of the population, I M H O I believe it does. Can I prove it"? Nope, just my opinion based on what I personally have experienced these past almost 30 years in recovery.
Love and hugs,