I've done a lot of research on mental illness and creativity, not just the quick google search and then "oop I know it all!" No I'm talking brass tacks psychology papers, I'm talking personal experience interviews, I'm talking reading terrible and great fanfic to really delve into the author's psyche, I'm talking scientific paper reading for fun and then writing a paper for class. But I want to know from the minds and mouths, more like fingers, of other writers...is being crazy a prerequisite to be creative? Or does it "Help"? As it were. I've read some interesting theories and published papers on the subject but never just asked people in this kind of context. I'd love to hear your opinions on the matter!