A Tortured Artist: Creativity as a Way to Escape Mental Illness
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
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Today I investigate the link between creativity and mental illness.
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MUSIC USED:
1. Music: Armchair Stella Crossing - Puddle of Infinity • Armchair Stellar Cross...
2. Music: Nevada City - Huma-Huma • Nevada City - Huma-Hum...
3. Music: Eureka - Huma-Huma • Eureka - Huma-Huma (No...
4. Music: Their Story, Them Seeing - Puddle of Infinity • Their Story, Them Seei...
5. Music: Event Departure - Silent Partner • Event Departure - Sile...
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SOURCES:
1. electricliterature.com/the-wr...
2. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23063...
3. archive.org/details/touchedwi... 4. www.businessdestinations.com/...
5. www.newyorker.com/magazine/20...
6. lithub.com/bombs-and-books-on...
7. writingcooperative.com/this-i...
8. • The expressive writing...
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CHAPTERS:
1. Introduction (0:00)
2. A Tortured Artist (3:28)
3. Graham Greene (11:32)
4. Writing as a Way of Escape (20:53)
5. Conclusion (25:21)
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All criticism and comments are welcome. Thanks for watching.
I think part of the reason we romanticize the idea of the tortured artist is because it IS such a sad and painful thing, and we want it to not be _only_ that. We want to see beauty in our pain. We want to know that our suffering matters, and that it means something, and will have meant something when we're gone.
Now I know what to tell my family whenever they ask why I'm so messed up
Creativity lets you genuinely express who you are, from the inside out. Having that gift really allows you to go past your limits. As always, we appreciate your effort and hard work. God bless you.
Mental illness seeks out the artist not the opposite. It is a consequence of a way of thinking and being inside of a system that Rejects individuality.
Great video, Selador! I have suffered from MDD and BPD for the past 20 years and writing is the only thing that keeps my mind quiet and somewhat 'organised'. Often when I am having an episode, thinking about stories that can be written down in a book usually gives me comfort and sometimes they even cheer me up! The only problem is that I am deeply ashamed of publishing anything I write, so they just sit in a folder in my computer.
It is quite interesting to know that there might be a relation between mental illness and creativity. After watching your video, I am very interested in knowing more about Graham Greene, I will explore more of his works and biographies.
There are some studies on mental ilnes and creativity. I dont really remember all so you should check it out, best of luck to you
I used to write music and draw when I was very depressed
If I had kept going I believe I would have found something that was me. That belonged to me.
But I started going to therapy and got out of my depression.
I'm so glad but from time to time I wonder if because of it I missed a huge part of what could have been
If I threw away something that made me.. me.
I no longer am creative. Or at least only very little.
I lost a lot of things. Like being very perseptive about myself and others as a way to shield myself from them and stay at a distance
But the creativity I think is the biggest.
I am getting diagnosed soon but im pretty sure i have bipolar, This video has been a great insight into the creative process as it relates to me. Thank you for making this video, I had spent many hours thinking my inability to produce works during manic or depressive episodes were signs of me not being creative at all. Now i realize this curse is something that has afflicted many fellow writers, and i take much comfort in knowing such.
You're videos are incredible, I love it
Thank you 👍
@@TheSelador you seriously have such a great quality voice
You are one the best surprises on youtube lately
yoooooo for real
That's very kind, thanks a lot
Your language in the intro reminds me of Adrienne Rich’s Diving into the Wreck. Well done, sir. Also, recommend Poetry as Survival by Gregory Orr, he speaks to many of these points.
You have a unique voice in your videos and I don't mean the voice literally. Its weird how I could recognize your narration style even if it was a different person. Keep up the good work!!
i know im young, like really young compared to these guys, but I write like a literal maniac and I would defenitly say its a release
I love your videos! I wish you had more recognition
love your channel man keep it up
Keep up the good work, you're very underrated.
Nick Drake ❤
Diane Arbus.
Super video, I learned a lot😸 thank you❤
God I wish a certain family member with BP embraced creativity instead of being an absolute c@*t! Our lives including their own could be so much better ( bp experience not generalisation)
Thank you for this, so relatable and beautifully depicted
Dazai Osamu
Yes another one😮
Greene sounds more like Borderline Personality. Risk taking, chronic feelings of "emptiness", boredom...
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hmm maybe i should try creativity , but as someone struggling with chronic depression and devil knows what , and having 0 special skills , i have no idea where to start and if I done did tried when will I find satisfaction will I ever feel different at all .
If you enjoy the process of creation I'd argue the quality of what's being created is besides the point. Do it for yourself and dont stress too much over your abilities as a creative. It's all subjective anyway :)
You cant try creativity its a talent not a skill
nah