Some researchers in the field argue that artistic creativity is in fact a bi-product of manic depressive sensibilities, the result of heightened senses, manic focus and unique perceptivity. For these scientists and the patients who also adhere to this belief, eradication of the symptoms of the disease could actually hinder the patient’s quality of life. On the other hand, opposing theorists argue that creativity comes before mental illness. Upon stimulation of the creative impulses, either existing mental instabilities are exposed or increased emotional sensitivity leaves the patient more vulnerable to neurosis and psychosis.
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