To be fair, it's not always that difficult or take that long to write something. Also, academic writing has always been easier for me to concentrate on than personal writing (like forum posts/emails etc.). I surprisingly do well on timed essay exams. The only thing I really struggled with on my comprehensive exams was a question I was NOT prepared for at all. But I've always been naturally good at writing and organizing written thought.

It's not like I ever went back and read what I had written to make sure everything made sense. I guess it usually seems organized accidentally? Maybe it's already written in my head and I'm just desperately trying to catch up with my hands? I rarely have to do any major editing on an academic paper either. Don't know what that means. Maybe I've just been reading about ADD and ASD too much and am just trying to make it fit because it's close? It would be nice to know I fit somewhere I guess...

The anger I feel with the stress of classes starting/job search for next year/finishing my dissertation has my mind going everywhere I think. It's harder to concentrate.

Also, it is imperative for me to be able to relate to and connect with people. I work well with people but have a hard time connecting and being a friend...I think you know what I mean. I'm a musician and composer...I NEED to collaborate with other people. It's my dream to have a band.