The Relationship Between Creativity and Mental Illness 12 years ago
So you just need to become more stupid I believe. After I have developed slightly high blood pressure I quit smoking and I've started to do 2-3 hours of extensive exercise every day (both weight lifting and aerobics) - my anxiety/depression level have dropped significantly.
I couldn't generate streams of vivid ideas anymore, but I'm much less fuzzy and kind-of "psychotic" I'd say.
I was great with words (In russian which is my native language) - I couldn't write so cool and fast anymore. I guess I'm less funny now.
But I'm more steady and confident. I'm dumber, but I'm much more happier.