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“She'd swallowed sadness before it became tears and chocked on anger until she nearly suffocated.” quote by Eliza Maxwell
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““She'd swallowed sadness before it became tears and chocked on anger until she nearly suffocated.””

Eliza Maxwell

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Sadness and Anger” published 2019

She describes suppressing sadness and choking on anger, leading to near suffocation, illustrating overwhelming repressed emotions.

In simple terms: Repressed emotions can overwhelm.

Key Takeaway

Address feelings before they build up.

Themes

emotion mental health expression psychology wellbeing

Mood

somber cautionary

Type

reflective motivational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • journaling
  • mindfulness
  • self-care

Key Concepts

suppression anger sadness emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you safely express anger?
  • What signs indicate emotions are building up?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing emotions can cause harm; coping strategies needed.

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