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“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.” quote by Melvyn Bragg
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“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.”

Melvyn Bragg

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek help early for mental health crises.

Themes

mental health crisis emotion

Mood

somber concerned

Type

clinical personal

When to use this quote

  • clinical practice
  • support groups
  • self‑care

Key Concepts

psychology illness impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers the “wang”?
  • How can you support someone in similar distress?
A Different Perspective

Symptoms may be misinterpreted without context.

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