walminskipeasucker you are an absolute riot. Thank you, I feel slightly less like myself (i.e., "irritated!).

There's no shame in being fast, it's an absolute advantage in terms of productivity, however if a person who is very quick doesn't attempt to adjust slightly in their interactions with others who need a bit of space and time to think, it can be very frustrating and stressful and lead to some resentment. This is exacerbated further in academic circles where individuals refuse to slow down in order to focus on any details missed. Some people seem too proud to admit they don't know or have missed something and it's irritating to prefer speed over and above reflection and detail!

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Ah, but interestingly she doesn't do things on time. She constantly leaves things until the last minute, which is actually why she took the amphetamines...

Edit: Sorry, I should add this is what my issue is - Here is a person who leaves things until the last minute but gives the impression that everything must be performed very quickly as she is so very competitive. I do not mind people critiquing my work, however she often points out missing commas etc and I get the impression that she is trying to gauge her competition rather than provide any meaningful commentary.

Just found out that a few PhD students I know take amphetamines for when they need to write up - now these students have not been diagnosed with ADD and thus they obtain their supplies without a prescription (i.e. through friends/via the internet). One of these students is particularly competitive and likes to point out that I essentially don't process things fast enough for her (I need time to think things over, which some people perceive to be a sign of being a bit dim). Now that I've found out she takes drugs to push herself hard, the way she treats me is particularly hard to swallow and I'm feeling very irritated. Can anyone advise me on how to handle this situation because I'm at risk of exploding if she comes near me again and tells me that she can correct my work for me etc.