Feel Quote by David Andrew Wright
““I feel like I want to throw up. But then it passes. It always does. The little switch inside flips and all of the heavy feelings, all the misery, drains away into nothing. Same thing when I start to feel too happy or good. The drain in the back of my head collects everything that runs over a certain frequency.””
About This Quote
The speaker describes an internal mechanism that quickly dissipates intense emotions, both negative and overly positive, by lowering their intensity to a neutral baseline.
In simple terms: Emotions are automatically balanced by an internal “drain.”
Key Takeaway
Recognize and trust your mind’s ability to self‑regulate extreme feelings.
Themes
emotional regulation
mindfulness
psychology
balance
self‑control
Mood
reflective
calm
neutral
Type
psychological
observational
When to use this quote
- stress overload
- manic episodes
- emotional crisis
- mood swings
- coping with intense joy
Key Concepts
neural adaptation
affect regulation
homeostasis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when the “drain” fails?
- Can you identify triggers that activate this internal switch?
A Different Perspective
The process may not address underlying causes, only the symptoms, potentially leading to avoidance.
