Cry Quote by Judith Guest
“Geez, if I could get through to you, kiddo, that depression is not sobbing and crying and giving vent, it is plain and simple reduction of feeling. Reduction, see? Of all feeling. People who keep stiff upper lips find that it's damn hard to smile.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Unknown Americans by Judith Guest, 1994
Depression is a deep loss of feeling, not just sadness, making even basic emotions hard to access.
In simple terms: Depression numbs all emotions.
Key Takeaway
Seek help to restore emotional range.
Themes
mental health
depression
emotional numbness
stigma
coping
Mood
somber
empathetic
serious
Type
explanatory
reflective
clinical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- support groups
- personal reflection
- medical diagnosis
Key Concepts
psychology
affect theory
mental illness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does “reduction of feeling” differ from sadness?
- What can help restore emotional depth?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex mental health conditions.
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