Why Are So Many Authors Such Depressed People? - NotPhil's Notebook

I have this rare privilege of being able to think for a living; what's more I get paid to create things. So the regions of my mind connected to analysis, self-criticism and creativity are getting frequent exercise and development. They haven't yet atrophied through misuse or ill-use. But let me make this clear: being very bright does not equate to depression — feeling disconnected from people might.

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— Wrongcards @ Reddit

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