Joshua Ferris Quotes

Life is stressful.

I used to take life so seriously; I got so stressed.

Depression will always follow any decision to avoid a priority.

I think a lot of women, especially ones that want to achieve career goals, tend to worry. I don't want anyone to worry their life away.

Long week. Long month. Long life.

Yeah, all those things, responsibility, pressure. It's a bit stressful. I try and come to terms with it by not thinking about it.

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

I really don't know what to do when my life is not chaotic.

Mostly, I avoid worrying since the time spent doing it could be spent more constructively.

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

Once I got cancer of the tongue and throat, I realised that stress is a killer and I had to try and get stress out of my life.

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.

I'm miserable: that's why I have such a bad back, because I'm endlessly stressing out about my career.

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

I find it very difficult to relax. I find it increasingly difficult to find outlets for my frustration.

Worrying can be a kind of caring, and as such is a healthy part of a balanced emotional life.

I've never had a chance to sit down and enjoy what's happened - I've been too panicked about the next move. So I took some time out. I thought either I do this now or in 10 years' time I'll end up in the Priory.

The older I get, the more nervous and anxiety-ridden I get. I don't know how to fix that.

I still find it almost impossible to relax for more than one day at a time.

I found out that I couldn't have a nervous breakdown. I tried a couple of times, but it just didn't work out. My mind, my body wouldn't let me.

Every day there's a lot of things I block out, because if I start visualising things, I tend to go completely insane. I've always had anxiety issues, and it can totally overwhelm me and suck me under if I'm not keeping focused. I just think and think until I have a panic attack, and then it dies down.

I'm not looking for pity, I'm really not, but I'm constantly uneasy and every day it is pretty much like getting up and going to war. Once I shift into the mindset of 'Yeah, you're alive. It's tough. Let's do what we can today,' it's easier.

Stress is an important dragon to slay - or at least tame - in your life.

Stress is a designer ailment that many of the so-called afflicted suffer from with pride.

By forgetting the past and by throwing myself into other interests, I forget to worry.