Brilliant schizophrenics who changed our world (11 photos)

Five people out of a thousand have schizophrenia. This disease is equally common in men and women. And the first descriptions of schizophrenia-like symptoms can be found already in the 17th century BC, in the “Book of Hearts” - part of the ancient Egyptian Ebers papyrus. Which of the brilliant people suffered from schizophrenia?





Philip K. Dick It is believed that the writer Philip K. Dick, who became famous for the Sky-Fi novels “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep,” on which the film “Blade Runner” and “Memoirs Wholesale and Retail” were made, had a mild form of schizophrenia ”, which formed the basis of the film “Total Recall”. Some believe that it was the illness that helped the author create such book plots.



Vincent van Gogh

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



Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Researchers agree that this famous stateless philosopher was the owner of a frightening diagnosis - “nuclear mosaic schizophrenia. Currently, this disease is called obsession, and its most striking symptom is delusions of grandeur. 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 attacks of psychosis and claustrophobia. Nikolai Vasilyevich often experienced auditory 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. The writer said about himself that the organs in his body were displaced or even located 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 - Indian actress

A famous Indian actress who, at the age of thirty, began treatment for schizophrenia. She was considered the most glamorous actress in Bollywood. She accused the CIA, KGB, and Mossad of wanting her dead.



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



Maya Mäkila

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



John Nash John Forbes Nash Jr. is a famous American mathematician who worked in the field of game theory as well as differential geometry. He is a Nobel Prize laureate in economics in 1994. He is known to the public thanks to the film “A Beautiful Mind,” which was made about his life. It is noteworthy that John Nash was able to come to terms with his illness and learned to ignore its manifestations, which doctors initially considered an improvement. Died in a car accident in May 2015.



Bettie Page American fashion model Bettie 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, Page became interested in religion, and in 1959 she became a Christian. Later she actively worked in Christian organizations. In 1979, doctors diagnosed him with schizophrenia.