its weird

[Omusicgame]

Hello, Ive had anxiety for many years some depression lots of anxiety.  But i dont take any meds, due to them never really working on me.  See, i know my problem pretty well by now. Im a musician, creative artist, and to tell you the truth before anxiety, i wanted this lifestyle.  I wanted it.  But it just astounds me how so many creative people like van gogh were just nutballs, and they delt with something just like this.  So i say, u know what, this is what i chose.  But is there ways that people such as myselves dont have to go through such misunderstanding and anxiety?  Idk, its weird.

[Shanna707]

I've had this conversation with my son who is very artistic and intellectual.  He is my only child and has always been very mature.  There have been times of crisis when his answer to a situation has been more logical and helpful than adults who should be by far wiser.

We both suffer from depression.  We know some of our triggers which helps, but I can't figure it out.  Some of the most depressed people I have known are also some of the smartest and most creative and also sensitive.  It's like the more you know and understand about the world, the more depressing it is.

After all, they do say "Ignorance is Bliss"

You bring up a good point that I would love to see an open debate about.  I'm not sure the exact link, but I totally agree that a high percent of highly intellectual and or creative people also suffer from anxiety/ depression.  I would love to know the answer!
Anyone else have any idea on the subject??

[r9c]

I am a mechanical Engineer as well,lol...maybe we are just being gifted with quick minds and good imagination :)

[Paxiled]

Don't know what it is -- I'm a writer and musician as well.  History does not reflect well on the happiness of creative people.  Maybe it's because our ability to earn is so tenuous, or maybe it's just thinking too much.  Who knows?

[cnote]

I'm a creative person too. I'm a musician, and a filmmaker... I've always been creative... Maybe it has something to do with our imaginations as well? I think being blessed with many talents ect can also be a curse... Lol.