Posted by brian on May 28, 2000, at 14:29:34
Depression: Wimpy, misleading word. It gives the impression that someone with depression simply has the blues. What did Styron in "Darkness Visible" suggest instead? Was it "Mental Storm?"
Anxiety: Same thing. Too tied up in everyday language.
Crazy: Ridiculous word, used as frequently, randomly and unhealthily as table salt.
Any others floating out there?
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