Brilliant schizophrenics who changed our world

Five people out of a thousand have schizophrenia. This disease is equally common in men and women. And the first descriptions of schizophrenic-like symptoms can be found already in the XVII century BC, in the "Book of Hearts— - part of the ancient Egyptian papyrus of Ebers. Who of the brilliant people had schizophrenia?

Philip K. Dick

It is believed that a mild form of schizophrenia was in the writer Philip K. Dick, who became famous for the Sky-fi novels "Do Androids Dream of electroovtsy", according to which the film "Blade Runner" was shot, and "Memories wholesale and retail", which formed the basis of the film "Remember Everything". Some believe that it was the disease that helped the author to create such plots of books.

Vincent Van Gogh

It is believed that the Dutch post-impressionist artist created most of the paintings at a time when he had frequent schizophrenic seizures. At this time, he was creating several paintings a day and could not sleep for days.

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Researchers agree that this famous philosopher without citizenship was the owner of a frightening diagnosis — "nuclear mosaic schizophrenia". Currently, this disease is called obsession, and its most striking symptom is megalomania. Most likely, it was schizophrenia that served as the impetus for the idea of a superman.

Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol

Researchers of Gogol's work and life believe that he suffered from schizophrenia, which was supplemented by periodic bouts of psychosis and claustrophobia. Nikolai Vasilyevich was often visited by sound and visual hallucinations. It was on their basis that the writer created some of the heroes of his works. Apathy and depression were abruptly replaced by periods of excessive activity and inspiration. About himself, the writer said that the organs in his body are displaced or completely upside down.

Isaac Newton

Some researchers believe that Isaac Newton suffered from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He was a brilliant mathematician and physicist, but it was very difficult to talk to him and his mood changed hourly.

Parveen Babi is an Indian actress

The famous Indian actress, who at the age of thirty began to be treated for schizophrenia. She was considered the most glamorous actress of Bollywood. She accused the CIA, the KGB, the Mossad of wanting her dead.

Alexander Nikolaevich Scriabin

Alexander Nikolaevich was a suspicious and extremely religious man. He scared his family and friends with sudden changes in mood, as well as his views on everything that was happening. In addition to the unique music, his merits include the first-ever use and popularization of color music. According to doctors, Alexander Nikolaevich suffered from schizophrenia.

Maya Myakila

A Swedish artist who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. She lives in the small town of Norrkoping. Her drawings are also studied by attending physicians. She is considered one of the most provocative artists of our time.

John Nash

John Forbes Nash Jr. is a well-known American mathematician who has worked in the field of game theory, as well as differential geometry. He is the winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994. He is known to the public thanks to the film "Mind Games", filmed about his life. It is noteworthy that John Nash was able to come to terms with his illness and learned not to pay attention to its manifestation, which doctors initially considered an improvement. He died in a car accident in May 2015.

Betty Page

American fashion model Betty Page is a sex symbol of the 50s of the last century. She starred in the genres of erotica, fetish and pin-up.

In 1958, Paige became interested in religion, and in 1959 she became a Christian. In the future, she worked actively in Christian organizations.

In 1979, doctors diagnosed schizophrenia.