Feels Quote by Melvyn Bragg
“Occasionally now I feel a wang that goes in my head - once you've got it you've got it. The [illness] was quite severe, leaving me deeply unhappy and frightened.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4 “In Our Time”, 2010
A sudden, intense feeling (“wang”) appears, followed by severe illness causing deep unhappiness and fear.
In simple terms: A sudden feeling leads to severe illness and fear.
Seek help early for mental health crises.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- support groups
- self‑care
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers the “wang”?
- How can you support someone in similar distress?
Symptoms may be misinterpreted without context.