This thread was interesting to read. You sound kind of like me back when I was in high school, though I broke the rules slightly to cope with my difficulties and didn't talk to people very often. Instead of getting all of my homework done at home, I just got sleep instead and did my homework during the classes that I didn't care about (I couldn't pay attention in them anyway, so why not use them as a study hall?). I never thought that I had anything "wrong" with me until I was in my twenties and started working a full-time job. I did get diagnosed with ADHD after struggling with barely functioning for about a year (I'm not sure if the "H" is technically in the diagnoses, but...). Once I was put on the right dose of medicine, a stimulant, my life got a lot easier. I was finally able to feel relaxed. I had been dealing with constant stress and muscle tension up to that point. I also have a normal appetite again and actually feel full from meals now.


My advice would be to look at both ends of the spectrum. In some cases, medicine can hurt. In others, it can be very helpful. Same with a diagnosis. For me, the peace of mind that I got with the diagnosis was great (though I didn't really accept it until a year later).


On another note, because I feel like I relate to you a lot, I now feel like my bf's suggestion that I have asperger's too may be right. But, it doesn't matter because I have good enough acting skills!