"That's the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it's impossible to ever see the end. The fog is like a cage without a key"
- Elizabeth Wurtzel
About this Quote
This quote speaks with the dangerous nature of anxiety. It is a condition that can be exceptionally difficult to run away from, as it can look like there is no end in sight. The quote suggests that anxiety is like a fog that borders an individual, trapping them in a cage without a secret. It implies that depression can be so overwhelming that it can be hard to discover an escape. The quote also recommends that, while a person can survive virtually anything if they can see the end, anxiety can make it impossible to ever see the end. This quote highlights the problem of coping with clinical depression and the requirement for assistance as well as understanding for those that suffer from it.
This quote is written / told by Elizabeth Wurtzel somewhere between July 31, 1967 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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