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Who am I fooling? Bad dreams never end. We just pretend…

“Who am I fooling? Bad dreams never end. We just pretend they aren’t there.” quote by Shannon M Mullen
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““Who am I fooling? Bad dreams never end. We just pretend they aren’t there.””

Shannon M Mullen

About This Quote

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

We deny troubling dreams, but they persist; pretending they’re gone doesn’t end them.

In simple terms: Ignoring bad dreams doesn’t make them stop.

Key Takeaway

Face and process unsettling thoughts.

Themes

psychology dreams denial

Mood

somber introspective

Type

poetic therapeutic

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • nighttime journaling
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

Contemporary poetry mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What recurring dream haunts you?
  • How can you transform fear into insight?
A Different Perspective

Denial can deepen anxiety if not addressed.

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