I didn't think then, and I still don't, that I was actually sick.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Farmer asserts she did not believe she was mentally ill.
- In plain terms
- She maintained she was not sick even when told otherwise.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal truth can differ from external labels.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know if you are sick?
- Who defines your health?
Another view
Self diagnosis may not always align with medical facts.
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