Brain Quote by Elyn Saks
“My experience is that when one is in psychosis, you're on a mission and nothing is going to stop you. At some level your brain is telling you you probably shouldn't be doing this, but you're on a mission.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: The Center Cannot Hold, 2007
Psychosis can feel like a powerful, unstoppable mission despite internal warnings.
In simple terms: Psychosis feels like an unstoppable mission.
Key Takeaway
Seek help and balance ambition.
Themes
mental health
mission
awareness
Mood
introspective
cautious
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- clinical therapy
- support groups
- self‑monitoring
- creative work
Key Concepts
psychosis
self‑control
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How to distinguish healthy drive from delusional?
- What supports safe expression of purpose?
A Different Perspective
Mission may be harmful without reality checks.
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