Yes, I so very much relate. It sounds like you have acceptance of this gift. I deal with this gift by following my heart. When I am in a situation that I know I will be overwhelmed at any given moment, I step back...I still see with half closed eyes. Sort of a detachment that is hard to do. It took lots of practice. I guess one could say experience has taught me how to wear armour when needed. I have said many many many times to myself, "And this too shall pass." When I do become completely overwhelmed, I grow quiet, write, read (non-fiction), listen to music, daydream, or simply read fiction (usually listen to music to all of these except reading fiction). I recharge and bounce back. If I slip and fall, I tell myself that that is ok. I know in my heart that I will get back up. Yes, I relish that I dance to my own drum. Having this attitude about myself helps me tremendously with mind overload and all the other less than enjoyable events in life.