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“I feel certain that I'm going mad again, I feel we can't go thru another of those terrible times. And I shan't recover this time. I begin to hear voices” quote by Virginia Woolf
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“I feel certain that I'm going mad again, I feel we can't go thru another of those terrible times. And I shan't recover this time. I begin to hear voices”

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, 1925

The narrator expresses deep anxiety and fear of losing sanity, anticipating another mental breakdown and hearing unsettling voices.

In simple terms: Fear of madness and hearing voices.

Key Takeaway

Seek help before crisis deepens.

Themes

mental health anxiety psychosis

Mood

distressed urgent

Type

personal psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • therapy sessions
  • support groups
  • creative writing as coping

Key Concepts

existential dread inner turmoil

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers these thoughts?
  • How can you safely express this turmoil?
A Different Perspective

May overlook external factors that could alleviate distress.

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