Delicate Line between Genius and Madness


	Delicate Line between Genius and Madness

abailart

4-18-2008 8:05 AM

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genius, creativity, bipolar, medication

abailart says:

A similar issue concerned psychiatrist Kay Radfield Jameson (see her Unquiet Mind), although she eventually found medication important.

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4-18-2008 1:37 PM

carrerinyes

Genius! I mean madness..

4-19-2008 6:18 PM

tidbit2

creative work can be very stimulating also it can be so engrossing that simple needs such as food and fresh air can be forgotten about
I think thats part of the story also great genius' usually need someone to take care of them

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