Manic-depressive disease and creativity

On the basis of pathological, empirical-statistical and experimental investigations of grand creatives and of normal patients of the manic-depressive spectrum, as well as leaning on my own observations comparing mental states and stiles of behaviour, the relationship between manicdepressive illness and creativity is investigated. With respect to cognitive stiles in manic-depressives as well as in creatives, the significance of tolerance respective intolerance of ambiguity in both groups is particularly informative. The significance of creativity as an autopoiesis in the context of the structuring of identity in manic-depressives not only illuminates the essence of the manic-depressive illness and of creativity, but can also provide us with basics for a therapy oriented to creativity in these patients.