Can creativity cause insomnia?

[David R]

Back in junior-high l I used to be great at math and science, I had no sleeping problems then. Gradually I transitioned to where I was terrible at math and science but I picked up a more creative side of myself. I learned how to play the drums and picked up drawing , painting ,photography,Graphic design, and more conceptual forms of art. Now when I close my eyes I can see designs and compositions that are incredible. Somehow the peak of my creativity hits me before I fall asleep. The more creative I have been I have been loosing more and more sleep. Some nights I can't even sleep at all because I'm thinking about some incredible beat or drawing,painting ect.

I was wondering if all of this extra creativity has caused me to have insomnia. I have tried getting my creativity out long before I fall asleep and it just makes my creativity more intense before I fall asleep. I'm not sure if I'm crazy or this is normal.

[chambanachik]

If I were to read this to any therapist, their first thought would probably be 'manic-depressive'. If you have this side of you, and you also get depressed at some other times, you may want to talk to someone. Just a suggestion, but if this is something that is taking over your life the way it seems to be, you need to get help with it. You deserve to be happy!

[jhayson_ry]

yes it cause because your thinking all the time even when you sleeping.