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[rapt]

I had the same experience growing up; never had to pay attention in class but always got good grades. I took meds (Ritalin) when I was 7 but stopped because it made me feel like I was trapped in a cage.

Now I use caffeine to control my symptoms, which only works because I'm extremely sensitive to stimulants.

[jonhendry18 → rapt]

I breezed through until 6th grade or junior high, then my grades began a slow decline. I was diagnosed half way through college. I've been on stimulants since.