Above and beyond Quote by Ned Vizzini
“Its so hard to talk when you want to kill yourself. That's above and beyond everything else, and it's not a mental complaint-it's a physical thing, like it's physically hard to open your mouth and make the words come out. They don't come out smooth and in conjunction with your brain the way normal people's words do; they come out in chunks as if from a crushed-ice dispenser; you stumble on them as they gather behind your lower lip. So you just keep quiet.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes the physical difficulty of speaking when suicidal, highlighting how mental pain can manifest as a bodily barrier to communication.
In simple terms: Suicidal thoughts make speaking feel physically impossible.
Key Takeaway
Seek help and find safe ways to express pain.
Themes
mental health
suicide
communication
Mood
distressed
urgent
Type
cautionary
reflective
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- crisis hotlines
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychosomatic
stigma
expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a safe space for sharing?
- What alternatives to speaking might help?
A Different Perspective
Physical symptoms can mask underlying issues; silence persists.
