Clinical Depression Quotes

“Sometimes when I’ve felt despondent for several days, it helps to discipline myself by saying, ‘I’m going to think only positive thoughts.’ Enough is enough!”
― Larry Godwin, Transcending Depression: Quest Without a Compass

“With all this talk about taking my life, why have I never attempted it? Answer: I have an overwhelming desire to live.”
― Larry Godwin, Transcending Depression: Quest Without a Compass

“I could’ve quit long ago, but there wouldn’t be nothing to quit to, unless I was ready to commit suicide.”
― James Jean-Pierre

“Depression cannot be described in terms of 'normal psychology'; only the somewhat general term of "depressedness" can be understood in the sense of this anergic (i.e. incomprehensible by normal mentality) mood.
In mild cases, the patients appear almost more apathetic than actually depressive; in severe cases, however, deep suffering develops.”
― Karl Leonhard, Classification of Endogenous Psychoses and their Differentiated Etiology

“The worst pain I had to face is the fight with myself. I'm unsure who to rout for, because they both want what’s best for me.”
― James Jean-Pierre, Unlocking Of Secrets