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Psychology Quotes by Carrie Fisher

8 Psychology quotes by Carrie Fisher

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Carrie Fisher never shied away from poking fun at the brain’s quirks, and these eight snippets capture that sharp humor. From candid self‑observations to broader commentary, they serve as a compact window into her playful yet insightful perspective on mental life.

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I think of my body as a side effect of my mind.

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I was into pain reduction and mind expansion, but what I've ended up with is pain expansion and mind reduction.

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“My panic is rising again. My sense of isolation and worthlessness. And no other senses worth mentioning apparently. It's not nice being…

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I rarely cry. I save my feelings up inside me like I have something more specific in mind for them. I am…

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I think of my body as a side effect of my mind. Like a thought I had once that manifested itself-- Oops!…

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“I was into pain reduction and mind expansion, but what I’ve ended up with is pain expansion and mind reduction. Everything hurts…

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My favorite one to see is the metal bikini on men.

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Oh! This'll impress you - I'm actually in the Abnormal Psychology textbook. Obviously my family is so proud. Keep in mind though,…

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