Murmurings of a Mad Man: One Man ’ s Mental Health Journey through Creativity

If one has ever been in a psychiatric hospital they are more than aware of the nemesis demon known as ‘boredom’. If one has never been locked up, I don’t believe that a person can really relate. Despite the various groups, listening to the stereo, talking to fellow patients, meals and the most precious visiting hours, one cannot escape the overwhelming dullness that comes to haunt from time to time. Might I make a suggestion that worked for me? Creativity comes from the Creator; you see the similarity of duplicated letters. I believe that every single human being on planet Earth possesses some form of artistic talent. Whether it is painting, music, singing, writing, sculpting or even cooking, we all have got something that is fueled by ‘inspiration’. The trick is finding what that is. Being locked up in a psychiatric hospital was how I began my career as a writer. When faced with boredom, one will do almost anything to alleviate the mind numbing effects. Personally I took up smoking cigarettes in psychiatric hospitals just so I had something to do. Watching television or even listening to music just didn’t cut it. Talking with fellow patients is quite fascinating, but after being locked up together for several days the allurement dies. Of course the refrigerator provides a quick fix, but this is best avoided. I found myself with my fellow patients simply walking in circles around the ward. Then there was my writing. I would write for the sheer love of it. When I b...
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