In elementary and middle school I was a very quiet, withdrawn child. I suffered miserably with depression and anxiety.

By high school I was very outspoken and 'vivid'. I did exceptionally well in arts and communications classes, and modern dance class, and skipped most of the rest of my classes. I pretty much did what I wanted to do. I was very social and pretty wild. Hey, it was the late '70's, but I also believe I was experiencing mania. Fun times, all in all.