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Lonely Quote by Augusten Burroughs

“I'm lonely. And I'm lonely in some horribly deep way and for a flash of an instant, I can see just how lonely, and how deep this feeling runs. And it scares the shit out of me to be this lonely because it seems catastrophic.” quote by Augusten Burroughs
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“I'm lonely. And I'm lonely in some horribly deep way and for a flash of an instant, I can see just how lonely, and how deep this feeling runs. And it scares the shit out of me to be this lonely because it seems catastrophic.”

Augusten Burroughs

About This Quote

The narrator feels an intense, overwhelming loneliness that feels catastrophic and terrifying.

In simple terms: Deep loneliness feels frightening and huge.

Key Takeaway

Seek connection and address deep isolation.

Themes

loneliness fear existential angst

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

confessional emotive

When to use this quote

  • mental health therapy
  • support groups
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

psychological distress self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your deepest loneliness?
  • How can you safely explore and alleviate it?
A Different Perspective

Loneliness can be a symptom of underlying issues, not just a feeling.

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