Anxiety Quote by Carol Lee
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““I started crying when the group [therapy] was over because the last thing we did upset me - we all held a piece of the same cloth, leaned back and supported each other's weight. I couldn't do it. I bent my legs and elbows and stood very firm, yet . . . I needed to feel supported, as i do in life, but i can't let myself be, and i pretend not to need that support.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Mental Health, 2022
She describes feeling overwhelmed after therapy, needing support but struggling to accept it.
In simple terms: She felt unsupported after therapy and resisted asking for help.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to receive support when needed.
Themes
vulnerability
support
mental health
self‑acceptance
therapy
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
psychological
personal
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- support groups
- personal crises
Key Concepts
emotional resilience
interpersonal dependence
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from seeking help?
- How can you balance independence with needing support?
A Different Perspective
Support can feel risky if it exposes personal weaknesses.
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