Books Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
““My thinking, far from being clearer than a crystal, was tortuous. I would read the same passage over and over again only to realize that I had no memory at all for what I had just read. Each book or poem I picked up was the same way. Incomprehensible. Nothing made sense.””
About This Quote
Source Book: An Unquiet Mind, Kay Redfield Jamison, 1995
The mind can feel tangled and opaque, causing repeated reading without retention, leading to confusion and lack of comprehension.
In simple terms: The mind feels tangled, making reading incomprehensible.
Key Takeaway
Accept confusion, seek clarity through different approaches.
Themes
confusion
mental health
learning
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
psychological
personal
When to use this quote
- studying complex texts
- therapy sessions
- academic research
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
cognitive overload
memory loss
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mental health affect comprehension?
- What strategies could untangle tangled thinking?
A Different Perspective
Understanding may require external help or different methods.
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