I would strongly encourage you to read the book Living with Intensity.
http://www.amazon.com/Living-Intensity-Understanding-Sensitivity-Excitability/dp/0910707898I strongly disagree that it is not relevant as an adult outside of the academic world--it is a fundamental part of who I am and how I see and exist in the world. And for me personally, even though I was identified as a kid, being familiar with Dabrowski and OEs and his theory earlier in my life would have made a profound difference. Also--you might google something like "gifted adult women" and I bet you may find some interesting info.
