Cycling Quote by Jane Pauley
“My tides were fluctuating, too - back and forth, back and forth - sometimes so fast they seemed to be spinning. They call this 'rapid cycling.' It's a marvel that a person can appear to be standing still when the mood tides are sloshing back and forth, sometimes sweeping in both directions at once. They call that a 'mixed state.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Health and Wellness Podcast, 2019
Rapid mood swings create a mixed emotional state, making stability feel impossible despite outward calm.
In simple terms: Mood swings cause inner turbulence.
Practice grounding techniques to manage emotional turbulence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- stressful work periods
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay centered during emotional turbulence?
- What strategies help you recognize mixed states?
Medical labels may oversimplify complex experiences.