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Nobody really knows. There seems to be a fine line between genius and madness. Dr. Kay Jameson has a good book called Touched By Fire, which talks about that exact topic. Many very creative people suffer from depression or Bipolar disorder.
What else can I help you with?
Can down syndrome people get depressed?
Yes, people with Downs Syndrome can get depressed.
Why are people who use computer intelligent?
People who use computers are not necessarily intelligent. Scientists have trained gorillas to use computers. However, many people who work with computers are intelligent. This is explained by the fact that most technicians in any given field of study are intelligent, at least in their field. Because their brain is sort of mathematical and because of this they can easily understand the world of computers. moreover, the frontal portion of brain of such individuals is really active.
Are rich people more depressed than ordinary people?
Not necessarily. Riches may make them depressed I guess, but there are a lot of people who don't have much either, so they are depressed.
Does obesity make people depressed?
It can make overweight people depressed, since some people tend to make fun of other overweight people. This doesn't mean every overweight person is depressed.
Are koi intelligent?
they are very intelligent and can recognize people
Do people with Ashberser's syndrome get depressed?
It's spelled "Aspergers" and yes, they do get depressed.
What is group of intelligent people called?
a group or team of intelligent people are called wath
How many people are depressed in the world?
Most people are depressed on the inside, you will probably never know the exact number.
What do all intelligent people have in common?
Being intelligent of course
Why do people think you are depressed?
People try to pretend to be depressed to get attention. My friend tricked herself into depression by pretending to be depressed for so long. The problem is, that when someone actually has depression and they admit it, people won't believe them.
Is recurrent depression considered a mental illness?
It really depends on the length of time you feel depressed and the the strength of the depression. Some people "feel" depressed or sad and some people "are" depressed.
Why do addicts score higher on IQ tests?
Addicts score higher on IQ tests because the mental characteristics of intelligence often lead to addiction. Intelligent people are more likely to be anxious or depressed, leading to self-medication.
