Comes and goes Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“Grief comes and goes, but depression is unremitting”
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.
Seek help for lasting sadness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- after loss
- longterm sadness
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to differentiate grief from depression?
- What steps can break persistent sadness?
Depression may be misdiagnosed as grief.