Gifted was apparently an actual diagnosis in retired DSMs …
DXed or not I know that a *lot* of “Gifted” kids who grew up to be extremely Burned Out Autistic Adults.
Many of us consider “Gifted” to be “Autistic people that thrive in structured School-like environments.”
@AutisticCoach_ I was misdiagnosed as bipolar for those - not lithium! None of the antipsychotics helped.
Writing them down so they’re out of my head sometimes helps. Like stream of consciousness journaling. That way they’re not ricocheting around anymore.