If I were to sum up the negative reactions to my work, I…
“If I were to sum up the negative reactions to my work, I think there are two primary causes: one is that if there is discourse about anxiety it is necessarily going to induce anxiety. It will represent a return of the repressed for a great many people.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Discussing anxiety shows that talking about it can trigger the feeling itself, revealing suppressed emotions.
In simple terms: Talking about anxiety may cause anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Be mindful of discussing anxiety.
Themes
psychology
anxiety
communication
self-awareness
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
psychological
advisory
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- public speaking
- self-help workshops
Key Concepts
repression
cognitive feedback
emotional triggers
Questions to Reflect On
- Is anxiety always self‑fulfilling?
- When is discussion helpful?
A Different Perspective
May not apply to everyone.