Sir Isaac Newton
By studying his letters, experts agree that Sir Isaac Newton, the man who discovered gravity, had schizophrenia. In the late 1600s, the scientist struggled with abrupt mood changes, delusions, and psychotic episodes.
In addition to his gravity discovery, Newton is also credited with inventing calculus and building telescopes.
Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln, American first lady and wife to Abraham Lincoln, was not diagnosed with schizophrenia during her lifetime. Still, historians surmise that this could have been the root cause behind her sudden and unexpected mood shifts. It also explains her emotional flare-ups.
She lived a difficult life. She experienced the loss of her children and then her husband. She was well-known for being driven and passionate. She was continually supportive of her husband’s political career.
Veronica Lake
Veronica Lake, a 1940s bombshell, was known for her film noir roles in “The Blue Dahlia” and “Saigon.” She had signature blonde, wavy hair. Behind the scenes, Veronica dealt with demons.
Lake was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a child. She continued to make movies into the 1960s and 70s before her death in 1973. She continues to be a revered Hollywood icon.
Clara Bow
Silent film star Clara Bow was widely admired in the 1920s. Her fashionable look and glittering lifestyle as a flapper made her popular.
She was diagnosed with schizophrenia. It was the same disorder her mother struggled with. Unlike other fellow actors, she successfully made the transition to “talkies.” She enjoyed a successful career.
Vincent van Gogh
Between his reported hallucinations and hearing voices, many historians agree that the brilliant artist Vincent van Gogh had schizophrenia.
He was prone to psychotic episodes, especially within the last two years of his life. Despite all his personal difficulties, he managed to produce 2,100 stunningly beautiful works of art. This includes the world-famous painting The Starry Night.
Bettie Page
Famous for her scandalous 1950s pin-up photos, Bettie Page is considered by many to be a trailblazer.
In her photos, she appeared vivacious and carefree. However, she reportedly heard voices. In the 1970s, the symptoms of her eventually diagnosed schizophrenia became more obvious.
She even had a violent altercation with her landlady in 1982. This altercation led to her being sentenced to a psychiatric hospital for 10 years.
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Poor people. And look what they did with their lives in spite of it. I think you nailed it: demons. Smart psycologists have fancier names for it.
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