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Most of the time we think were sick, its all in the mind
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"Most of the time we think we're sick, it's all in the mind"

- Thomas Wolfe

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This quote by Thomas Wolfe suggests that much of the physical conditions we experience are in fact mental in nature. He indicates that our minds can produce physical signs and symptoms that can be mistaken for actual illnesses. This might be as a result of stress, anxiety, or various other mental wellness issues. Wolfe is recommending that we need to take a step back as well as think about the psychological facets of our health prior to jumping to final thoughts concerning our physical health. He is encouraging us to check out our mental wellness and how it might be affecting our physical health and wellness. By doing this, we can better understand our physical symptoms and also take the needed steps to address them. Eventually, Wolfe is recommending that we must take a holistic technique to our wellness as well as not just focus on the physical facets.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Wolfe between October 3, 1900 and September 15, 1938. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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