Lily, Be Free Quotes

“Mental illness is an illness , not an excuse for irresponsibility .”
― Talitha Day Fair, Lily, Be Free

“But you must decide whether you are going to pursue reality and health or to retreat into your fantasies . You have the right to retreat , but do it all the way and take up residency at the state hospital . You will be well cared for there . If you decide for reality , you will have a long fight ahead , but I can assure you that reality is worth the fight . When you make up your mind , let me know .”
― Talitha Day Fair, Lily, Be Free

“I did my graduate research paper on the biochemistry of schizophrenia . Intellectually , I believe that most serious mental illness has a biological component and that the visible results are partly a personality reaction to a body that can’t be trusted .”
― Talitha Day Fair, Lily, Be Free

“Psychological and spiritual components are as important or more important for you . Thoughts and feelings can change neurochemistry , just as chemistry can change feeling and behavior .”
― Talitha Day Fair, Lily, Be Free