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“When you're young and healthy you can plan on Monday to commit suicide, and by Wednesday you're laughing again.” quote by Marilyn Monroe
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“When you're young and healthy you can plan on Monday to commit suicide, and by Wednesday you're laughing again.”

Marilyn Monroe

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1960s Hollywood interview, 1962

Plans for drastic actions can change quickly when emotions shift.

In simple terms: Plans can be overturned by mood.

Key Takeaway

Stay flexible, seek help early.

Themes

mental health suicide hope

Mood

urgent empathetic

Type

supportive reflective

When to use this quote

  • crisis moments
  • therapy
  • friend support
  • self‑care

Key Concepts

emotional volatility resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize warning signs?
  • Who can you trust in a crisis?
A Different Perspective

Suicidal thoughts may be temporary, but risk remains.

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