CREATIVITY AND DEPRESSION

My Royal Eminence...

Profound fits of sadness, wild episodes of doubt, lack of motivation, agonizing loneliness, emotional and mental darkness and many other symptoms equate to the disorder known as depression. What a lot of people don't know though, is the mysterious link between creativity and depression. Let me break it down.

The link is more of an effect of the creatives' ability to think with more of an anticipation, than other types of personalities. For them it amplifies their motivation to do better. For creatives its not enough to continue doing what you are doing, you have to do more and do it well. Its somehow empowering, that is if you can make it through the initial phase where your energy is drained. It is known as productive post-depression boost after. That is after what caused the depressed feelings has been sorted through in the mind, It helps drive even more motivation to do more and better work.

Don't get me wrong though, depression does not fuel creativity. If you find yourself depressed don't expect to be creative. However, if you find you're often suffering from depression, you are just that much more creative.

I am not a doctor, therefore if you are seriously feeling depressed, i recommend seeking professional help. You are a blessing, the world needs you and your ideas.

BELIEVE