In grade school, my undiagnosed ADHD wreaked havoc on my education. I had a hard time following instructions (and I was always losing important paperwork...) Now I see it as an advantage because I learn independently without the authoritarian structure of school. I'm able to hyperfocus and gather information quickly, and I know when to switch from one topic to the next in order to keep myself engaged.

When I finally got treatment for ADHD I was told I developed Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder from always trying to "keep up" with non-ADHD expectations in life. I hold myself to high standards, but sometimes I'm a nightmare to be around because not everyone feels the same way. Anyone else with ADHD have similar experiences or thoughts?