It's tough to be an optimist

For me it is just the other way around I have learnt to pick positive situations in every challenge I face It took me time and now I am happy I have reached there You too will. All what you have to do is to look at situations and imagine what it would be if it was worse than what it is - that is one way There are other ways too

I suppose you should talk to a doctor about it if it persists long enough to interfere with your ability to do normal activities. I've been dealing with the same issue for the past few months. I felt strange, depressed, and anxious, and my blood pressure would always increase for no apparent reason. I had it checked, and while there was nothing physically wrong with me, it persisted, so I chose to consult to see if I might be having mental health problems. And I did, in fact, experience six of the nine symptoms. To be diagnosed with depression with anxiety illness, only 5 symptoms are required.

When I feel down I go for a nice hike in the mountains. Walking is relaxing to me.

I have never been an optimist, I consider myself "a realist", being an optimist can be dangerous you under estimate some risks.

I have those days too, and they tend to drag me down. When I'm feeling cynical or pessimistic, I try to write down my thoughts in my journal. It's just to purge my mind and to help me process things. My life coach and counselor has been a great help in correcting my "thinking errors." She is 60 years old and has been through so much in life. She would remind me every now and then to try something new/revive an old hobby so I could have something to look forward to. What did you realize after you've proved that your negative thoughts were unfounded?

I've never been a pessimist. I always thought it would be very hard to be one, I absolutely have to have positivity in my life for my own survival. I don't mean that I am a Susie Sunshine all the time. I just try to see the good side of things rather than the bad. Have you ever wondered just why you are here? Why are you alive? I realize we all believe differently and walk different religious paths; I respect that and try to never push what I do believe on others...but...maybe you are meant to be here? Maybe your life's job isn't done yet? Maybe you are supposed to be here to make a difference in someone's life? Sometimes, we have to feed our spirit good food, or it doesn't produce good feelings. You are such a kind lady. You are one of the ones here I wish I could meet in person. And if you ever think you do need some type of counseling, go for it, even for just a bit, if you think it would help you. It's been said by experts that over 90% of the entire world population has needed some type of counselling at some point in their lives. There is absolutely no shame in reaching out for someone to talk to, or to help you a bit. Or you can just drop by mylot, and mingle with all of us silly people! Fight to retain your fighting spirit. It's worth saving. And although I say it all the time and truly follow it, never, EVER, give up. Ever.

I think it is quite normal for us to have up and down time. I think there is plenty of sunshine in Phillippines and this is already good enough for you to have a bright day Just have some relaxations to the beach and your worries may be gone

I try to think every cloud has a silver lining, which is often true, but in some cases it sure is hard to see it.

I am sometimes optimistic about something. When I am down, I look sad most of the time. It's hard to get back to being optimistic. It takes time.

Some wise philosophers and psychologists (Socrates, Carl Jung, etc.) speak of balance. I suppose I am a realist, with a slight leaning toward optimism. I believe almost everyone has a "good side." It's only a matter of finding that good side. I am still learning to take a stand when people do bad things toward me.

Mostly, I go for a walk. Or clean out a cupboard. I hope you can get feeling better about things.

I can't remember the last time I was down; and I certainly have enough reasons to be sad. I used to be an optimist, then a pessimist....now I'm a realist. I don't look for the worst in every situation. I hope you find a happy balance in your life.

I listen to music when I'm in a down mood. A definite pick me upper and a way to escape. These days I do worry about the state of the world and my country in particular. Endless wars, bitter feuding about political views, crime, violence, race relations, woke ideology gone crazy are enough to give you the feeling this world is going in the wrong direction.

We got to stay positive dear friend. We can do it.

I count my blessings and try to focus on all I have to praise God for. I still get discouraged at times, though.

I can understand being suspicious of people, it's a crazy world we are living in right now.