Dream Quote by Christopher Isherwood
““...I have had an unpleasant feeling, such as one has in a dream, that I myself do not exist.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “A Single Man”, 1964
Feeling detached from existence, like a dream.
In simple terms: I feel unreal.
Key Takeaway
Explore feelings of disconnection.
Themes
existential
identity
dream‑like
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
psychological
literary
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
psychology of self
literary introspection
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your sense of unreality?
- How can grounding practices help?
A Different Perspective
May reflect depression.
![“The system [of thought] doesn't stay with the difficult problem that produces unpleasant feelings. It's conditioned somehow to move as fast as it can toward more pleasant feelings, without actually facing the thing that's making the unpleasant feeling.” quote by David Bohm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e2a/david-bohm-4805_difficult_the-system-of-thought-doesn-t-stay-with_8291.jpg)
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