Why is it that some of the most brilliant minds, are also some of the most insane?
People with the "creative gene" possess very erratic natures, mostly because a lot of the famous ones have manic-depressive symptoms. Manic depressive refers to mood swings from overly “high” (manic) to overly “low” (depressed). Many recognized geniuses had creative capacities that were driven by bouts of manic intensity followed by the depths of mind-numbing despair. Famous manic-depressives are Beethoven, Dickens, Newton, Van Gogh, Plato, William Faulkner, T.S Eliot, Hemmingway, Audrey Hepburn, Victor Hugo - the list is endless.
Studies show strong links between manic-depressive syndromes and creativity, it's mostly because when they experience highs, they have high energy levels, and sometimes experience a euphoric state of mind which allows them to tap into their creativity. so it's pretty safe to say, brilliance = insanity!
