Able Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“I decided early in graduate school that I needed to do something about my moods. It quickly came down to a choice between seeing a psychiatrist or buying a horse. Since almost everyone I knew was seeing a psychiatrist, and since I had an absolute belief that I should be able to handle my own problems, I naturally bought a horse.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: An Unquiet Mind, 1995
She chose a horse over psychiatry, reflecting personal agency in managing mental health.
In simple terms: She bought a horse instead of seeing a psychiatrist.
Key Takeaway
Explore personal coping mechanisms.
Themes
mental health
self‑reliance
animals
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
personal
advice
When to use this quote
- stress relief
- mood regulation
- animal companionship
Key Concepts
therapy alternatives
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑clinical options help you?
- When should professional help be sought?
A Different Perspective
A horse may not address underlying clinical needs.
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