First of all, my compliments on this enlightening, positive site. Everything you describe from your school days and your experience of life is so recognisable. I could have written it myself. Only I am currently still in a huge struggle with myself. 27 years I am now, depression, anxiety disorders, burnout, everything has come along. Started treatment with the psychologist today, on the advice of the company doctor to deal with my burnout, but ADD is something I will definitely discuss next time. Never thought about it before while I have not felt "normal" all my life. There have been periods in my life when I was in my power and felt great, when I was convinced of my gifts to sense situations and people flawlessly and was proud of myself, perfect as I am and as everyone else is also perfect as they are. Will this now be my resistance to not breaking down and letting myself be 'lived' by society? One thing I do know: reading your piece has given me hope and confidence again that I will win this battle by staying true to who I am and what I stand for. All will be well was my motto for years, slowly I am starting to believe in it again.