“There is a feeling of disbelief that comes over you, that takes over, and you kind of go through the motions. You do what you're supposed to do, but in fact you're not there at all.” KindFactsFeelingsEmptinessOver YouDetachmentDisbeliefNumbness Author:Frederick Barthelme
“If you are sure that you are about to fail, then this strange and serene calmness can come over you or the most abject fear and panic and feeling of helplessness.” IfsFeelingsFailingStrangeOver YouPanicCalmnessHelplessnessSerene Author:Peter Gallagher