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“It's been happening since I was in kindergarten. Not them all the time, but other kids, you know. Every day. It never stops, and it never goes away, thanks to the Internet--it just keeps happening every minute, every day. And I just want it to stop. I think about how to do it, you know. How to…” quote by Rachel Caine
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““It's been happening since I was in kindergarten. Not them all the time, but other kids, you know. Every day. It never stops, and it never goes away, thanks to the Internet--it just keeps happening every minute, every day. And I just want it to stop. I think about how to do it, you know. How to kill them. All kinds of elaborate things, like trapping them in pits and burying them alive, or covering them with concrete.””

Rachel Caine

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 describes persistent, intrusive thoughts about harming others, driven by internet exposure, and a desire to stop them.

In simple terms: Disturbing thoughts about violence, fueled by online content, cause distress.

Key Takeaway

Seek professional help to address harmful thoughts.

Themes

mental health internet influence violence

Mood

distressed anxious

Type

personal psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • online safety
  • mental health support

Key Concepts

psychology cognitive intrusion digital media impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your intrusive thoughts?
  • Can digital detox reduce distress?
A Different Perspective

The quote may exaggerate the prevalence of such thoughts.

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