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“There was nothing dreadfully wrong with me, I was just upsetting myself with my irrational thinking. I just couldn't admit it until I knew for sure. Now, I feel like a whole man, and I had to call you up and let you know where I stood . . . It was hard for me to do this, and I'm sorry it took so…” quote by David D. Burns
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““There was nothing dreadfully wrong with me, I was just upsetting myself with my irrational thinking. I just couldn't admit it until I knew for sure. Now, I feel like a whole man, and I had to call you up and let you know where I stood . . . It was hard for me to do this, and I'm sorry it took so long for me to get around to telling you.””

David D. Burns

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker recognizes that irrational thoughts caused distress and that admitting them restores wholeness and honesty.

In simple terms: Admitting irrational thoughts restores wholeness.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and confront irrational thoughts.

Themes

self-awareness mental health honesty

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

personal therapeutic

When to use this quote

  • therapy session
  • personal confession
  • relationship communication

Key Concepts

cognitive distortion self-acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What irrational belief holds you back?
  • How can you practice honest self‑reflection?
A Different Perspective

Self-awareness alone may not change behavior without action.

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