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Don-t Quote by Tegan Quin

“Don't bend, don't bleed, don't beg, don't scream, don't whine, don't fight, don't tell me. Don't tell me, don't tell me. Don't feel, don't tear, don't kiss, don't care, don't touch, don't want me. Don't want me, don't want me. Something's so sick about this, my misery's so addictive. I'm halfway…” quote by Tegan Quin
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““Don't bend, don't bleed, don't beg, don't scream, don't whine, don't fight, don't tell me. Don't tell me, don't tell me. Don't feel, don't tear, don't kiss, don't care, don't touch, don't want me. Don't want me, don't want me. Something's so sick about this, my misery's so addictive. I'm halfway there watching Northshore from the floor singing to you over my shoulder.””

Tegan Quin

About This Quote

Source Song: “Northshore” (unreleased), 2015

The lyrics list prohibitions, expressing emotional numbness and addictive misery.

In simple terms: Emotional numbness and self‑destruction.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and break harmful patterns.

Themes

mental health addiction despair self‑control

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

ly emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • therapy
  • support groups

Key Concepts

self‑destructive behavior emotional suppression addiction cycle

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you refusing to feel?
  • How can you replace self‑destruction with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

The refrain may glorify suffering rather than encourage healing.

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