I was diagnosed with what was then called ‘hyperactivity’ as a kid, and the name seemed to fit me well. I was quite happily insomniac, always busy playing multiple games, tripping over my own feet and reading massive tomes from a young age. I had happy delusions that I was a ‘natural’ ballet dancer, based on the fact that my mum had a job dressing balle…
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