Depression May Be Beneficial (For Writers)
“Yet some scientists are suggesting that depression — peculiarly prevalent for a mental disorder — is not a malfunction at all, but an evolutionary adaptation, a state of mind which can have debilitating effects, but also promotes highly analytical thinking.”
Over at Maud Newton, a lively and multifaceted conversation about the potential benefits of depression.
September 17th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I never realized depression could actually be an asset. One of my writer friends claims that her difficult childhood set the stage for her work as an author. I guess the old adage that creativity is birthed from anguish may be true. However, depression can be debilitating if it runs unchecked. Thank goodness for the presence of both alternative and traditional methods of treating this problem. Barbara altman, author of “Battling Depression, Psychosis and Anxiety”, soon to be released!