--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have got so low that I have asked to be…" description: "\"I have got so low that I have asked to be hospitalized and for deep narcosis (sleep). I cannot stand being awake. The pain is too much... Something has..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e60/spike-milligan-3695_attention_i-have-got-so-low-that-i-have-asked-to-b_3193619.jpg" --- # I have got so low that I have asked to be hospitalized and… ![“I have got so low that I have asked to be hospitalized and for deep narcosis (sleep). I cannot stand being awake. The pain is too much... Something has happened to me, this vital spark has stopped burning - I go to a dinner table now and I don't say a word, just sit there like a dodo. Normally I…” quote by Spike Milligan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e60/spike-milligan-3695_attention_i-have-got-so-low-that-i-have-asked-to-b_3193619.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e60/spike-milligan-3695_attention_i-have-got-so-low-that-i-have-asked-to-b_3193619.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e60/spike-milligan-3695_attention_i-have-got-so-low-that-i-have-asked-to-b_3193619.jpg) > “I have got so low that I have asked to be hospitalized and for deep narcosis (sleep). I cannot stand being awake. The pain is too much... Something has happened to me, this vital spark has stopped burning - I go to a dinner table now and I don't say a word, just sit there like a dodo. Normally I am the centre of attention, keeps the conversation going, - so that is depressing in itself. It's like another person taking over, very strange. The most important thing I say is 'good evening' and then I go quiet.” [Spike Milligan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/spike-milligan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels overwhelming pain and dissociation, describing a loss of vitality and social engagement, leading to profound depression. **In simple terms:** Severe pain can cause isolation and loss of self. Key Takeaway Seek help for chronic pain and mental health. Themes health mental health depression Mood somber reflective Type personal emotional When to use this quote - hospitalization - daily interactions - support groups Key Concepts pain management social isolation Questions to Reflect On - What support systems can alleviate both pain and loneliness? - How can one regain a sense of purpose during chronic illness? 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