Interesting and I agree with a lot of what you say. However I think that there is reputable work linking creativity to mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder (see Kay Redfield Jamison). As someone who is bipolar and creative I suggest that it isn't in times of instability that creativity comes. By definition in those times one is ill and not thinking coherently. I find that it is the life experience of being 'mad' and reaching a greater self understanding that feeds creativity.
Thank you so much, Diana! I really appreciate your insight here. I absolutely agree: it’s not the acute experience of instability that fosters creativity, but rather the reflective processing and self-understanding that can emerge from it. The distinction you make is so important, and I love how you’ve framed it, so thank you for adding such a rich and personal layer to the conversation.
Interesting and I agree with a lot of what you say. However I think that there is reputable work linking creativity to mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder (see Kay Redfield Jamison). As someone who is bipolar and creative I suggest that it isn't in times of instability that creativity comes. By definition in those times one is ill and not thinking coherently. I find that it is the life experience of being 'mad' and reaching a greater self understanding that feeds creativity.
Thank you so much, Diana! I really appreciate your insight here. I absolutely agree: it’s not the acute experience of instability that fosters creativity, but rather the reflective processing and self-understanding that can emerge from it. The distinction you make is so important, and I love how you’ve framed it, so thank you for adding such a rich and personal layer to the conversation.