Depression Quote by Elizabeth Wurtzel
““If I were another person, I go on, I wouldn’t want to deal with me, I don’t want to deal with me, It’s so hopeless, I want out of this life. I really do. I keep thinking that if I could just get a grip of myself, I could be all right again. I keep thinking I’m driving myself crazy, but I swear, I swear to God, I have no control. It’s so awful, It’s like some demons have taken over my mind. And nobody believes me, Everybody thinks I could be better if I wanted to. But I can’t be the old Lizzy anymore, I can’t be myself anymore, I mean, actually, I am being myself right now and it’s horrible.””
About This Quote
A candid expression of deep despair, feeling out of control and misunderstood, yearning for relief from internal turmoil.
In simple terms: She feels hopeless and out of control.
Key Takeaway
Seek help and self‑compassion.
Themes
despair
mental health
isolation
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- therapy
- support networks
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
psychology
existential crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps could you take toward support?
- How might you reframe self‑criticism?
A Different Perspective
Self‑diagnosis can hinder professional help.
