Ashamed Quote by Richard Dreyfuss
“I spoke so much about being a manic-depressive. I want to bring everyone back to my earliest memories of this companion of mine. Some people call this companion I have an ailment, or worse a terrible nightmare from which some people cannot awaken. I know that I have nothing to be ashamed of. I have nothing that should garner a stigma.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2022
He discusses his struggle with bipolar disorder, urging acceptance and reducing stigma.
In simple terms: Accept mental illness without shame.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mental health openly.
Themes
mental health
stigma
self‑acceptance
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
Type
personal
advocacy
When to use this quote
- therapy
- public speaking
- support groups
- education
Key Concepts
bipolar disorder
psychology
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society better support those with bipolar disorder?
- What steps reduce mental‑health stigma?
A Different Perspective
Stigma can persist despite openness.
