For those of us who struggle with mental health issues it is easy to look down on ourselves. We have the idea that we are not as good as others. Unfortunately, for some, this is what we have been told.
This is so far from the truth. Some of the most famous and inspirational people suffered things that would be categorized as a mental health issue today. Below is a list of some of these people and an estimate of their problem.
11 Historical Geniuses and Their Possible Mental Disorders
- ABRAHAM LINCOLN // DEPRESSION. …
- LUDWIG VON BEETHOVEN // BIPOLAR DISORDER. …
- EDVARD MUNCH // PANIC ATTACKS. …
- MICHELANGELO // AUTISM. …
- CHARLES DICKENS // DEPRESSION. …
- CHARLES DARWIN // AGORAPHOBIA. …
- WINSTON CHURCHILL // BIPOLAR DISORDER. …
- VASLAV NIJINSKY // SCHIZOPHRENIA.
We may not consider ourselves to fit into this list but it is obvious that we all have something to offer to the world. Never put yourself down. Know that you have gifts that are needed. Ignore those who want to put labels on you and just keep going.
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Yes, everyone matters. Thanks for sharing.
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I think we have more to offer, as we have been through so much
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Amen!
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Well put! Thank you for this post!
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I read a wonderful book called Lincoln by David Herbert Donald. It spoke to Lincoln the man, husband and father. That is when I learned of his struggle with depression. It really made an impression on me. I thought about all he accomplished in the face of opposition while suffering. It has really inspired me to continue on a path of health. Thank you for this post.
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You are welcome. We tend to put ourselves down but we continue to move forward.
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