Photographer and creative Dan Winters is celebrated for his diverse contributions to the world of art. Here we explore his bipolar disorder and connection to creativity.
“Oh yeah,” says Dan Winters, photographer and artist whose images you've likely seen capturing key moments in American history.while maintaining balance. “I honestly view my mental health struggles in some ways as having been very beneficial to me in my life because of the hypercreativity, hyperawareness, hyperproductivity—all of those things that go with it.”
He is not alone. Many have cited the extreme highs and lows of bipolar disorder as providing a window into a different reality and facilitating creativity. Research supports this. A study of 49 people living with bipolar disorder compared with 47 healthy controls found that those diagnosed with the condition scored significantly higher on the Barron-Welsh Art Scale, suggesting an enhanced level of creativity .
Contrary to the stereotype, for most, bipolar disorder does not present a choice between suffering while being creative and feeling dulled but healthy. Winters emphasizes the importance of support and treatment in his utilizing the best of his abilities. For the last nine years, he says, “I’ve been put on aregimen that is a workable one, and I still can operate at a pretty high level of creativity without being in that danger zone.
Winters knows from experience that someone with bipolar disorder must be proactive in noticing signs of an upcoming mania or, and he values the support of his wife in helping him recognize when he is nearing a mood episode. He insists that it's crucial to listen to people around one, as friends and family might notice the symptoms first.
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