I'm totally insane. I'm so wired. I'm sweating internally.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describing intense internal stress with hyperbolic physical symptoms.
- In plain terms
- He claims to be crazy and sweating internally.
- What can you take from it?
- Internal stress can feel overwhelming.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you describe internal stress?
- When have you felt overwhelmed?
Another view
The hyperbole may trivialize serious mental health issues.
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