Crying Quote by Ordinary People
“Depression is not sobbing is not sobbing and crying and giving vent, it is plain and simple reduction of feeling. Reduction, see? Of all feeling. People who keep stiff upper lips find that it's damn hard to smile. -”
About This Quote
Source Film: Ordinary People, 1980
Depression dulls emotions, making feeling a reduction rather than an expression of grief.
In simple terms: Depression numbs feeling.
Key Takeaway
Seek emotional health.
Themes
mental health
grief
emotional numbness
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- support groups
- personal coping strategies
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize emotional numbness?
- What steps help restore feeling?
A Different Perspective
Depression may also involve intense emotions, not just numbness.
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