Since I was a child I have been very creative, expressing it by doing a lot of acting, singer/songwriting, playing instruments, photography and writing. Many people have said I am at professional level in talent but my mental and physical illnesses have held me back significantly. I keep trying as I love being creative, it flows out of me. However, when depressed it dies and mixed or mania I cannot focus although may get good ideas occasionally. I don't know if there is any direct link between the BP and my creativity, perhaps at times, but I do know a few very creative people who are mentally stable so I wish I didn't have the BP and could keep the creativity. I would be so much more productive and functional.