Always Quote by Alanis Morissette
“My own approach has always been to push intense emotions down and attempt to deal with them later. When I was younger, I was terrified to express anger because it would often kick-start a horrible reaction in the men in my life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005 Rolling Stone interview with Alanis Morissette
Suppressing strong emotions for later handling can lead to unresolved tension and relational conflict.
In simple terms: Pushing feelings aside creates later problems.
Address emotions as they arise.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy sessions
- workplace interactions
- family discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you safely express anger now?
- What strategies help process emotions promptly?
Avoiding immediate expression may cause deeper issues later.