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“Grief comes and goes, but depression is unremitting” quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
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“Grief comes and goes, but depression is unremitting”

Kay Redfield Jamison

About This Quote

Source Book: An Unquiet Mind, 1995

Grief is temporary, but depression can persist continuously.

In simple terms: Grief fades, depression can linger.

Key Takeaway

Seek help for lasting sadness.

Themes

grief depression mental health loneliness

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

clinical educational

When to use this quote

  • after loss
  • longterm sadness
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

chronic mood disorder bereavement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to differentiate grief from depression?
  • What steps can break persistent sadness?
A Different Perspective

Depression may be misdiagnosed as grief.

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