Awakening Quote by Elizabeth Lesser
“Сertainly there are people for whom anti-depression medication has allowed them to use difficulty to wake up, and I don't deny that at all, but as usual with us human beings, we've overdone it. We are self-medicating ourselves away from the great awakening moments, and losing our coping skills and losing wake-up calls.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Power of Now Podcast, 2020
People over-rely on medication, losing natural resilience and moments of awakening.
In simple terms: Medication can dull natural coping and insight.
Key Takeaway
Balance medication with self‑reflection.
Themes
mental health
self‑care
awakening
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- stress management
- therapy sessions
- personal crises
Key Concepts
pharmacology
psychology
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you restore natural coping without abandoning needed meds?
- What daily practices could replace reliance on medication?
A Different Perspective
Medication may mask underlying issues needing other help.
