Disease Quote by Sam Shepard
“You can’t keep messing me around like this. It’s been going on too long. I can’t take it anymore. I get sick every time you come around. Then I get sick when you leave. You’re like a disease to me.”
About This Quote
Source Play: True West, 1980
Enduring emotional abuse feels like a disease, eroding health and well‑being.
In simple terms: Abuse is toxic.
Key Takeaway
Seek healthy boundaries.
Themes
abuse
mental health
relationships
Mood
distressed
hopeful
Type
psychological
advice
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- romantic partnerships
- workplace environments
Key Concepts
psychological trauma
codependency
emotional manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns keep you in this cycle?
- How can you protect your health?
A Different Perspective
Leaving may be difficult due to fear or dependence.
