Avoided Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
““I avoided situations that might otherwise trip or jangle my hypersensitive wiring, and I learned to pretend I was paying attention or following a logical point when my mind qas off chasing rabbits in a thousand directions.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "An Unquiet Mind", 1995
People with hypersensitivity often avoid triggers, masking attention to appear normal, yet their minds race in many directions.
In simple terms: Sensitive minds hide struggles, but thoughts race.
Key Takeaway
Practice gentle self‑acceptance and realistic coping.
Themes
mental health
neurodiversity
attention
self‑masking
coping strategies
Mood
introspective
empathetic
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- Workplace meetings
- social gatherings
- therapy sessions
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Psychology
neuroscience
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your mind to wander?
- How can you safely express your true focus?
A Different Perspective
Masking can increase stress and reduce authenticity.
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