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Old May 26, 2015, 07:49 PM
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idk if my ability to see things in different lights like philosophy is brought on by my illness or its just me being smart enough to know how to comprehend and challenge and think up new ideas
Does it have to be "either/or"?

I've observed that people with mental illness happen to be incredibly intelligent and creative. Our thoughts are original, because our minds are original. We think differently, and that is both our greatest curse and gift.

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Thanks for this!
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