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Well Copernicus didn't have any mental illnesses that I'm aware of, just slightly irrational beleifs which turned out to be correct. Mental illness is a very difficult thing. Anti-psychotic medications have been proven to not only stop but in some cases reverse the decline in grey matter, but I know many people struggle to take their medications due to side effects etc. Do you have a strong support network, and do you avoid self medicating? These seem to be the most crucial indicators of quality of life of the mentally ill.