George Frideric Handel composed his Messiah during three weeks of intense,creative energy.Many believe Handel suffered a mild form of

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The intense, creative energy followed by a brief period of physical and mental exhaustion suggest bipolar disorder, rather than major depressive disorder or rumination. Handel also may have experienced hyper-religiosity during this period, also consistent with bipolar disorder.

George Frideric Handel Composed His Messiah During Three Weeks of Intense,creative