This chart was especially helpful for me - for sorting my traits into categories, because I don't fit well into any single one. It explains how I was able to fly under the radar for over 30 years: by compensating each with the other two, at the cost of permanent stress and anxiety.
The extremely short version of my story is: Too good grades to be considered ADHD. Too much executive dysfunction to fulfill the expectations placed upon me for scoring high on intelligence tests. Too impulsive and thrillseeking to be considered Autistic.
Thanks for this!!
Being on my own path of discovery about this for myself right now, as a middle aged person ... this really resonates!!
Honestly, first thing I've read or come across where I'm like ... "aahhh ... riiiight".
Hope this community keeps going!!