It seems that everyone is in some kind of therapy, recovery program, or healing path. Or on Prozac, Zoloft or Paxil. As a nation, we seem to believe that, with the right effort, we can completely eradicate emotional suffering. In either case, whether it's control or catharsis we seek, we regard negative emotions as a dangerous hindrance to the good life. The focus is on dispelling feelings, not learning from them.
— Miriam Greenspan, Healing Through the Dark Emotions