Mental illness, attention deficit disorder, and suffering
I have ADHD (ADD), and was diagnosed after 30 - though I've greatly suffered from it since my teenage years. Sure, it is a big part of me, always has been, but I don't really make it part of my identity. I can't control it like a superpower, and there are serious consequences if you're not careful.<p>I've noticed that in the ADHD community, there are some very vocal people that will wear the diagnosis with pride. I mean, good for them - but it is not really anything I can relate to. I treat it pretty much like I treat my gout...take my medication, adjust my lifestyle, and go on with my day.