I remember in preschool being anxious and sullen, I had little interest in interacting with other kids. This continued on into middle school where I discovered irritability and anger.

High school was crazy, I think I was manic/mixed the whole 4 years. There was nothing I couldn't do. I played sports, took and excelled in honors/AP classes. I also drank a lot, cut myself, was in an unhealthy relationship for 3 of those years. I didn't know it at the time but I was having panic attacks and melt downs.

After getting into a very good university I crashed. I couldn't take it anymore. Dropped out after the first semester, began carousing and started doing any drug I could get my hands on.

One day I said eff this and joined the military. I was angry and cantankerous, but very successful. After I got a DUI the military FINALLY got me the help I needed, it only took 10 years. After my dx I finished my undergrad and separated from the service. Now I am an engineer working on my graduate degree.

Even though it took me 30 years and still have my struggles, I would say I am a success story.