David Brooks Quotes

I try and act like I'm all there. But I'm not!

My schedule for today lists a six-hour self-accusatory depression.

Some people tell me that the worried blues ain't bad. Worst old feelin' I most ever had.

I do find working with people in the entertainment industry hard. It can cause anxiety and depression.

Let's get this started, people. It won't be long before we all lose our minds.

For the price of intelligence as we now know it is chronic anxiety, anxiety which appears to increase—oddly enough—to the very degree that human life is subjected to intelligent organization.

Most people live somewhere on the spectrum of anxiety and depression.

I work extremely hard to stay positive and happy. But I get sad and anxious, too, just like everyone.

I've definitely had times in my life where I've been depressed and not able to do anything at all.

The very damaging, frightening part of postpartum is the lack of perspective and the lack of priority and understanding what is really important.

Of course, there are a lot of ways you can treat the blues, but it will still be the blues.

Get away from the place that makes you feel comfortable with your depression. The reality is it's never as bad as the insanity you've created in your head.

I always wanted to see people's lives transformed from depression and anxiety to joy and peace.

Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it.

My roommates are all such happy-go-lucky guys, and I carry some of the stress around a lot more.

If you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days.

Depression and anxiety can't fit in your head if you're cultivating feelings of joy and inspiration.

I have a hard time being happy, and I think a lot of creative people suffer with that when life gets real happy.

I've always been quite a happy person, but when I'm low, I'm pretty darn low.

Once again I stopped listening to the news this week.

Depression is something I've dealt with every day of my life.

Stress exacerbates any problem, whether it's diabetes, heart trouble, MS, or whatever.

I should have a therapist. I have plenty to therapise about.

I can certainly see how people are overcome by depression.

Unfortunately, I think depression and anxiety are really hard to live with. And what people don't need is to feel bad about themselves because they decide to go on medication.