Ask HN: Former gifted children with hard lives, how did you turn out?

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askHN2024

2 years ago

For various life reasons, I developed depression, and I am autistic and have ADHD (diagnosed, treated). I didn’t get treatment for my ADHD till after college.

The point of this Ask HN isn’t to start a pity party, but I am just getting some data on how others like me are doing.

I have an ACE score of 6. Currently, I look accomplished to people, but I don’t feel accomplished. My estimated networth is maybe 300K or more with home equity. My biggest concern with my quality of life is I don’t feel safe (don’t ask).

So what’s your ACE score, and how satisfied are you with your life?

ACE quiz: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/3870079...

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