Being judged Quote by Anonymous
“Because sometimes people actually feel that way. Sometimes your life feels like its cabin in on you. Sometimes people really do feel like they don't want to exist anymore, they just want to curl up in a ball, and go into that place between life and death. Saying I don't want to exist isn't saying I want to go die. It's saying I wish for the time being, I could go somewhere and not feel. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. And if you don't know how it feels to feel this way, then you have no place to judge anyone who does.”
About This Quote
A person describes deep emotional numbness and a desire to escape feeling, not a wish for death.
In simple terms: Feeling numb and wanting to hide from pain.
Recognize and validate such feelings without judgment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- support groups
- personal reflection
- crisis hotlines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better support those feeling numb?
- What safe spaces help express such pain?
Not everyone can understand this state, so judgment can be harmful.