Quote by Judith Guest

Geez, if I could get through to you, kiddo, that depression is not sobbing and crying and giving vent, it is plain and simple reduction of feeling. Reduction, see? Of all feeling. People who keep stiff upper lips find that it's damn hard to smile.

Geez, if I could get through to you, kiddo, that depression

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This quote highlights the misconception surrounding depression, emphasizing that it is not simply about expressing sadness or crying but rather a profound numbing of emotions. It suggests that those who always suppress their emotions and maintain a facade of strength may struggle to genuinely experience happiness. The quote enlightens us about how depression can manifest in a reduction or absence of any feeling, providing a counterpoint to the commonly held ideas about it.

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