Catcher In The Rye Psychology Quotes
Behavioral Notes
Behavioral Notes Significance
“I felt like jumping out the window, I probably would’ve done it, too…” (p117)
“I was sort of crying. I don’t know why.” (p59)
“When you’re feeling very depressed, you can’t even think.” (p102)
“I started talking, sort of out loud, to Allie.” (p110)
“...but you could tell they didn’t want me around, so I let them alone.” (p136)
“I swear to God I’m crazy. I admit it.” (p138)
“I was too drunk to give a damn.” (p168)
“I got feeling so lonesome and rotten, I even felt like waking Ackley up.” (p56)
“Depressed and all. I almost wished I was dead.” (p101)
“Finally, I sat up in bed and smoked another cigarette.” (p112)
“You really have to be in the mood for that stuff.” (p130)
“I’m in bad shape. I’m in …show more content…
Depression is also a symptom of PTSD.
Holden is talking to someone that he knows is gone. The feeling of loneliness that he is feeling is another indicator of PTSD.
He often feels alone and he thinks that the other people in his life do not want him there, which adds to his emotion of loneliness, which is an indicator of PTSD.
Holden acknowledges the fact that he’s not thinking straight. He just knows that his head isn’t on straight. So he admits to himself that he is crazy.
Holden resorts to drinking to hide from his problems. He gets drunk almost every night, which is not good for you (especially at 17). In fact this probably adds to his feeling of loneliness and depression, while in turn lead me to believe that holden has PTSD.
Waking Ackley up is an all time low for Holden. When he decides to wake him up, he is feeling super lonely and/or bored. Again, lonelyness is an indicator of PTSD.
This is another example of a suicidal thought/tendency that Holden was having as a result of his …show more content…
This is an example of depression or extreme emotions. Both of these are indicators of PTSD.
Holden needs to spend time working on his confidence and putting his best foot forward. This is just a life skill he my not have aquired yet.
This is a suicidal thought which is a symptom of many mental disorders. I think Holden should be prescribed anti-depressants until the suicidal thoughts or for a couple months to a year.
Holden is going to use the time in the institution to take some timr off from his thoughts.
Holden will spend time learning to appreciate and realize that genuine smiles do exist.
Holden seems very hurt by society which causes him to have a negative view on society and on other people.
Another example that he has a negative view on society. He seems to hate everything.
Example of Holden’s insecurities and lack of self confidence.
Holden is going to be in rehabilitation for two months to deal with his addiction to cigarettes.
Rain is what makes a day gloomy, and Holden sees everyday that way.
Holden is going to eliminate all of these small and nervous
Behavioral Notes Significance
“I felt like jumping out the window, I probably would’ve done it, too…” (p117)
“I was sort of crying. I don’t know why.” (p59)
“When you’re feeling very depressed, you can’t even think.” (p102)
“I started talking, sort of out loud, to Allie.” (p110)
“...but you could tell they didn’t want me around, so I let them alone.” (p136)
“I swear to God I’m crazy. I admit it.” (p138)
“I was too drunk to give a damn.” (p168)
“I got feeling so lonesome and rotten, I even felt like waking Ackley up.” (p56)
“Depressed and all. I almost wished I was dead.” (p101)
“Finally, I sat up in bed and smoked another cigarette.” (p112)
“You really have to be in the mood for that stuff.” (p130)
“I’m in bad shape. I’m in …show more content…
Depression is also a symptom of PTSD.
Holden is talking to someone that he knows is gone. The feeling of loneliness that he is feeling is another indicator of PTSD.
He often feels alone and he thinks that the other people in his life do not want him there, which adds to his emotion of loneliness, which is an indicator of PTSD.
Holden acknowledges the fact that he’s not thinking straight. He just knows that his head isn’t on straight. So he admits to himself that he is crazy.
Holden resorts to drinking to hide from his problems. He gets drunk almost every night, which is not good for you (especially at 17). In fact this probably adds to his feeling of loneliness and depression, while in turn lead me to believe that holden has PTSD.
Waking Ackley up is an all time low for Holden. When he decides to wake him up, he is feeling super lonely and/or bored. Again, lonelyness is an indicator of PTSD.
This is another example of a suicidal thought/tendency that Holden was having as a result of his …show more content…
This is an example of depression or extreme emotions. Both of these are indicators of PTSD.
Holden needs to spend time working on his confidence and putting his best foot forward. This is just a life skill he my not have aquired yet.
This is a suicidal thought which is a symptom of many mental disorders. I think Holden should be prescribed anti-depressants until the suicidal thoughts or for a couple months to a year.
Holden is going to use the time in the institution to take some timr off from his thoughts.
Holden will spend time learning to appreciate and realize that genuine smiles do exist.
Holden seems very hurt by society which causes him to have a negative view on society and on other people.
Another example that he has a negative view on society. He seems to hate everything.
Example of Holden’s insecurities and lack of self confidence.
Holden is going to be in rehabilitation for two months to deal with his addiction to cigarettes.
Rain is what makes a day gloomy, and Holden sees everyday that way.
Holden is going to eliminate all of these small and nervous