Many people living with bipolar disorder have shared how their creativity seems to shift depending on their mood. For some, a burst of artistic inspiration comes during hypomanic episodes, for others, creative expression becomes a lifeline during the lows.
Do you feel your creativity changes depending on your emotional state?
Have you found ways to express yourself without tipping into unhealthy patterns or burnout?
And do you think creativity should always be encouraged, even if it shows up during unstable periods?
I am now 73 years old. I’m convinced again and pinched emotional atmosphere which was in our house growing up cause some difficulties. The one difficulty I attribute as a problem was we were not allowed to express our emotions. So I know that text my brain to the max and it may have something even to do with my now being bipolar. I guess like anybody else I could write a book on this.
Bipolar disorder & creativity: Does your mood impact your inspiration? 🎨 https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-bipolar-disorder/bipolar-disorder-creativity-does-your-mood-impact-your-inspiration-63982025-09-29 01:13:21
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Hey everyone, how are you doing today?
Many people living with bipolar disorder have shared how their creativity seems to shift depending on their mood. For some, a burst of artistic inspiration comes during hypomanic episodes, for others, creative expression becomes a lifeline during the lows.
Do you feel your creativity changes depending on your emotional state?
Have you found ways to express yourself without tipping into unhealthy patterns or burnout?
And do you think creativity should always be encouraged, even if it shows up during unstable periods?
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