Feeling Quote by Douglas Coupland
““And then suddenly I realized that I was feeling- well, that I was actually feeling. My old personality was, after months of pills and pleasant nothingness, returning. Just the littlest bit- for I had only stopped taking my little yellow pills the day before- but my essence was already asserting itself, however weakly at this point. I felt a lump in my throat, and I spent the rest of the day walking around this strange and beautiful city, remembering myself, what it used to feel like to be me, before I switched myself off, before I stopped listening to my inner voices.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Player One by Douglas Coupland, 1998
The narrator becomes aware of his authentic self reemerging after medication suppressed his emotions, leading to a renewed, vivid experience of life.
In simple terms: Self-awareness returns after suppression.
Key Takeaway
Listen to inner voice.
Themes
identity
awakening
mental health
self-discovery
Mood
reflective
hopeful
introspective
Type
personal
philosophical
narrative
When to use this quote
- post‑medication reflection
- city exploration
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
psychology
authenticity
recovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when you’re “off” emotionally?
- What practices keep your inner voice audible?
A Different Perspective
Self‑awareness can be fragile and may require ongoing effort.
