Well, I guess it was more of a class which taught some basic coping skills for people with mood disorders. From there they've referred me to a 6-12 month DBT. I kinda feel like I've lucked out tbh. Not sure when I'll get in though. I like classes like that. And DBT is supposed to be very effective. I looked into it years ago. Bought a workbook. I'm glad you brought it up. I'll revisit the book. I also looked for DBT treatments. Without insurance my options have been limited though.

I was able to find two articles that talked about ADD and OCD and read them. They were pretty interesting. Not sure if either were what you read. What made you think of it?
It was just a thought that went thru my mind because I had been reading articles about symtoms. I was wondering if I had some of the symptoms. I plan to talk with my psychiatrist next time. Just more fine tuning. I've been noticing how often I fidget and feel restless if I'm not doing several things at once. It was this part that made me wonder: " I have these times where it's almost like I wake up and say to myself, "What was my problem?" and then immediately start making crazy goals and start on it only to fall hard a couple weeks into starting it. It's marvelous, really. If only I could be that way all the time I'd be making history in less than 10 years. I'd also have about 10 different university degrees even though I can't seem to even finish high school. Some other stuff too but I'm already writing a book here so... Never thought twice about it because parts of it were always encouraged."

That sounds like a really valuable skill actually. Sounds hard too. Did you find it to be? if you mean the part about becoming more conscious of symtoms/thoughts/feelings/behaviors that might be getting in the way of functioning and quality of life... Yes. It takes a lot of practice and a lot of self-observation. And actually the opportunity you gave me in replying to your post helped me think about it more. Thanks for that.

I think... you might be right about downplaying things. You're right about it just being normal for me, I've been having trouble all around for as long as I can remember. I'm always shocked when I see or hear what "normal" people consider normal. It's so alien to me. Yeah, me too.

And yeah I feel guilty for both of those reasons. I really do what you mentioned, I couldn't think of how I should say anything or if I should, but what you suggested makes a lot of sense. I'll try to brave it up and say something.
And thanks so much for your replies it means a lot to me. You have no idea... (or maybe you do!) You're very welcome. You really helped me too. If you want to, I'd like to keep finding out how you are doing.