People working in creative fields are often perceived as being more sensitive than their conventionally-employed counterparts, but is there any truth to the trope of the tortured artist?
Most chefs avoid advertising their anxiety alongside the daily brunch specials, and it’s generally frowned upon for a dentist (two-knuckles-deep in a patient’s jaw) to discuss their seasonal depression. But it’s perfectly acceptable for a writer, artist, or musician to reveal their innermost demons through their work.
