Aggravating Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“But then back on lithium and rotating on the planet at the same pace as everyone else, you find your credit is decimated, your mortification complete: mania is not a luxury one can easily afford. It is devastating to have the illness and aggravating to have to pay for medications, blood tests, and psychotherapy. They, at least, are partially deductible. But money spent while manic doesn't fit into the Internal Revenue Service concept of medical expense or business loss. So after mania, when most depressed, you're given excellent reason to be even more so.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: An Unquiet Mind, 1995
Mania imposes severe financial strain because treatment costs aren’t fully deductible, worsening depression afterward.
In simple terms: Mania’s costs aren’t fully covered, deepening depression.
Key Takeaway
Seek comprehensive health coverage.
Themes
mental health
finance
tax law
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
informative
supportive
When to use this quote
- insurance planning
- therapy budgeting
- tax advice
Key Concepts
deductibility
healthcare costs
Questions to Reflect On
- What expenses can you claim?
- How can you reduce out‑of‑pocket costs?
A Different Perspective
Tax rules may change; seek professional help.
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