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Compassion Quote by Charles Sheehan-Miles

“What I learned was this: letting myself be at the mercy of hormones and brain chemicals and emotions can be deadly.” quote by Charles Sheehan-Miles
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““What I learned was this: letting myself be at the mercy of hormones and brain chemicals and emotions can be deadly.””

Charles Sheehan-Miles

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast on mental health, 2023

Relying solely on hormones, neurotransmitters, and fleeting emotions can lead to harmful decisions.

In simple terms: Emotions alone can be dangerous.

Key Takeaway

Balance feelings with rational thought.

Themes

mental health self‑awareness risk

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

advice personal growth

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • relationship decisions
  • career choices
  • healthcare planning

Key Concepts

neurochemistry emotional regulation vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate instinct from impulse?
  • What strategies keep you grounded?
A Different Perspective

Emotions are useful signals, not sole guides.

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