--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Are we turning back? Because if you’re…" description: "\"“Are we turning back? Because if you’re just trying to solve my post-traumatic stress problem by exposing me to rock sharks until I’m desensitized, tru..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b20/elle-lothlorien-3398_contemporary-romance_are-we-turning-back-because-if-you-re-ju_380299.jpg" --- # Are we turning back? Because if you’re just trying to… ![“Are we turning back? Because if you’re just trying to solve my post-traumatic stress problem by exposing me to rock sharks until I’m desensitized, trust me—that ship has sailed.” quote by Elle Lothlorien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b20/elle-lothlorien-3398_contemporary-romance_are-we-turning-back-because-if-you-re-ju_380299.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b20/elle-lothlorien-3398_contemporary-romance_are-we-turning-back-because-if-you-re-ju_380299.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b20/elle-lothlorien-3398_contemporary-romance_are-we-turning-back-because-if-you-re-ju_380299.jpg) > ““Are we turning back? Because if you’re just trying to solve my post-traumatic stress problem by exposing me to rock sharks until I’m desensitized, trust me—that ship has sailed.”” Elle Lothlorien ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She critiques using extreme exposure to trauma as a therapeutic method, saying it’s ineffective. **In simple terms:** Extreme exposure isn’t a cure. Key Takeaway Seek healthier coping strategies. Themes mental health therapy trauma response Mood cautious empathetic Type psychological social commentary When to use this quote - counseling - mindfulness - support groups Key Concepts desensitization psychological resilience Questions to Reflect On - What alternatives help process trauma? - When is exposure therapy appropriate? A Different Perspective May dismiss benefits of controlled exposure therapy. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Desensitized](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/desensitized/) [Stress](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/stress/) ## Related quotes > [“The amount of educational programming on television today is simply desensitizing. 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