Did you actually though? Or do you THINK you did. Also neuroplasticity is not an equal attribute. It varies widely depending on a multitude of factors, age being one of the biggest. Trauma can have an amazingly variable effect on neuroplasticity. There are theories around overt creativity(perpetual neuroplasticity)being triggered by early trauma. Some of our most prolific artists have very dark beginnings. But that doesn't mean you want to BE an artist, these people are often tortured souls that tend to have very bad endings.