I have never been diagnosed, but certainly hit on all the behaviors “on paper”.
I think when I was a kid, i was forced to adapt to what other people thought was normal behavior. Now most folks think you have to adapt to their behavior.
So are there more kids with a disorder now, or is it just that we’re bringing attention to all the kids with quirks?
You should be commended for having the strong will necessary to overcome this barrier. Having that kind of will puts you in a special category with many other successful people.