Description Quote by Ervin Seale
“Keep any description of trouble or sickness or error minimal, for there is something inside which is listening, and it says, 'Oh! You like this! I will make you a lot more of it.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Ervin Seale on mental health, 2015
Minimizing descriptions of pain can trigger a subconscious desire for more of the same.
In simple terms: Talking less about problems may cause them to grow.
Key Takeaway
Be mindful of how you frame issues.
Themes
communication
psychology
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- self‑help writing
- coaching
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
feedback loops
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice patterns when you downplay issues?
- How might openness change outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Silence can amplify internal anxieties.
