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Not sure how I got roped in, but I echo Frustration and Robardin. Why do you want to leave, and why did you come in the first place? Not that you need to answer that for us, but it can be enlightening. There's genuinely good reasons for someone to choose to join the Shard and reasons why the Shard may be beaten out by other priorities. As with any other form of frequent or persistent social interaction (or obligation depending on how you see it), knowing what constitutes a healthy balance is important. If the Shard is a place that helps you enjoy spending time with others, unwinding, or getting a social "fix" then does the current amount of time you spend on the Shard fill or exceed that need?

Another angle that has at times applied to me that may or may not apply to you is how well you moderate your time on the Shard? For me, there are certain things that I have learned that either I can be an enthusiast or fully abstain - I'm not necessarily good at moderation. If you find yourself in this category, then it may be wise to either reduce if possible and if that isn't possible, then abstaining for a time may be the wisest choice. If it is a matter of time moderation and you want to cut back (based on what other people have said), it seems you frequent the role playing area so making known your current ability to commit to a specific role playing game and asking your fellow players to accommodate is an option. I used to play a few RPGs (not on 17th Shard, that was before I joined), and I ended up taking a long break since my play group was a bunch of lovable irresponsible loons and I kept ending up king or emperor (no joke, it happened 3 times with 2 different DMs). I ended filling a role as worldbuilding consultant and while I didn't have as much interaction, the players knew I was thinking about them when the volcano erupted.

Me personally, I have a few major points of value I take from the Shard. 17th Shard has people from all over the globe, various cultures, religions, and ideological schemas. Being able to discuss the important topics with such a large group within the framework of Brandon's stories can be very enlightening. My old school friends have also largely become busy, started families, and dispersed, so this is one of the more constant ways for me to get a form of social interaction. On the flip side, I also have to balance it between work, school, and raising a family, so there are undoubtably times when I will drop off the map for a while. For example I anticipate helping my in-laws renovate their house in a year or two, and making sure my siblings-in-law have you know, walls and floors will trump the Shard. At any rate, you have a lot of people here who care about you, so if you leave for a time, odds are they'll welcome you back, take your time deciding what is genuinely best for where you are right now. Not sure if this is what you had in mind @SmilingPanda19, but at this point I'm probably known for giving unsolicited essays. Choose what is best for you, don't feel pressured one way or the other, and I think people will support you however you choose.

It's internet slang. 1337 means "elite", it's basically used to indicate that something or someone is awesome. It might be U.S. specific, I'm not sure.

Well... I'm a random passerby, so feel free to take or leave my thought. I'm including @Szeth's Facepalm on this. I can tell you what it took friends and family to convince an insurance company that they needed the expensive medication and not the off-brand.

Basically it comes down to documenting how, where, and when your condition affects your ability to function in essential daily tasks. It can be at school, work, home, social interactions, or commonly occurring situations. The more specific you can be, the better, though I'd recommend against attributing your difficulties to a specific mental disorder. Really, you just need to prove that you're taking this seriously and that something isn't right. Gather evidence that you need help and even if your parents or your primary care phycisian don't check for ADHD specifically, hopefully you'll get a diagnosis. Self-examination and documentation may be part of the diagnosis process anyway. In the end, let the professional convince your parents of your condition, that's their job, not yours. 

Unfortunately, if you do end up needing medication for ADHD, you might have to get used to documenting exactly how difficult your life is without the right help. My wife has depression and she's told me about how miserable it was to have to try a bunch of different medications because the insurance company didn't want to have to spend as much on the name brand, and she had to document exactly how her life got worse during the weeks that she tried each medication until they knew that only the expensive one worked. It was worth it in the end because she could function, but it was rough getting there.

Good luck, it's hard when people don't think you need help even when you ask for it.