Are you more optimistic or pessimistic?
By aubrey
@averygirl72 (37716)
Philippines
March 15, 2023 4:28am CST
What is happening right now in my life I think it challenges my mind and my positivity in life. I used to be optimistic in life but when things go wrong it is so hard to be optimistic person and it is easier to be pessimistic.
Right now I want to read ebooks about positive thinking and also online about positive thinking. I also downloaded an app on positive affirmations. I also have my journal notebook to write positive statements
I think it is not that easy when things are really hard in life. Now my mom had her first chemotherapy and we will spend lots of money for that. It is expensive. All the money we will save for building a new house will go to her cancer treatment. Secondly by June or July I will have hysterectomy too.
I'm doing my best but I want to fight negativity and have a positive mind
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19 responses
@cabuyogty (2311)
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15 Mar 23
Me too , im always trying to have a positive mind in my life 
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
16 Mar 23
Here cancer treatments are extremely expensive too but people usually can get medical assistance when they have that which covers the cost of the treatments thankfully. They don’t have anything like that there I assume?
I am in the middle. I think something and then think of the opposite so there is always a pro and con.
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
20 Mar 23
@averygirl72 oh my gosh that’s terrible news I’m sorry.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
@shaggin Unlike her operation and her other hospitalization we pay a little because of her medical card but not with chemotherapy so need a lot of money
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
Her cancer treatment is not covered by her medical card so we need to pay cash
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@RebeccasFarm (86757)
• United States
15 Mar 23
Most people would say I was crazy so I do not know for sure.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
Yes we need to be realistic we can't be optimistic all the time and sometimes it helps to be a little pessimistic too
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
@LadyDuck True it never helps but we can't be optimistic all the time
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
20 Mar 23
@averygirl72 It never helps to be pessimistic, as you always see things on the darker side, but we must be realistic.
@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
I think I need to be very busy to avoid negative thoughts
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@Adie04 (17360)
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20 Mar 23
@averygirl72 Usually, that's how people will suggest. Since I also felt that at my lowest point last time, I try finding so much of what is it being busy actually. So, rather than I think the negative ones, I go bath, cook, eat rather than buying from restaurants, watch Running Man, walk to the library, sleep. Sometimes eat chocolate and sweet things. I don't have to do important things like study though I need to repair my thesis. Now, I am getting better and my mental peace is getting better.
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
15 Mar 23
Under the circumstances, I would feel pessimistic as well. But this won't let the facts disappear, so it's good that you're taking it the positive way. This would help a lot in meeting your cases head-on. Being sick will indeed bore a hole in one's pocket. I feel for you. I hope your relatives will step in to help you with the hospital bills. I'm sure with God's help, divine healing powers and mercy, you will be able to surpass these challenges in your life. I'll be praying for you and I hope your circumstances will improve soon.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
Yesterday our pastor hand a money to my mother worth 5,000 pesos. I'm thankful for all the people who help my mom financially
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@wolfgirl569 (95104)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Mar 23
Hope everything works out for you all
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
15 Mar 23
Bless your heart, you really have an awful lot going on. Positive quotes are good, but do you read the Holy Bible? There is so much encouragement in the words of Jesus.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
Yes the Bible helps giving encouragement
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
It needs effort to be optimistic all the time
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
That is a good thing. I'm optimistic person too but my positivity is challenged when there are difficulties
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
21 Mar 23
@averygirl72 Yes, it is always a challenge when facing difficulties in our lives.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
15 Mar 23
You are going through a lot in life right now. And those challenging situations effect your mental status. It's natural to feel the way you are feeling. Sending positive thoughts and vibes there 
. Take care. I hope that reading some good book will help you.
. Take care. I hope that reading some good book will help you.1 person likes this
@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
Yes it is really tough but I can do something about it
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
20 Mar 23
@averygirl72 I appreciate that you are aware of it and trying to do something about it. Sending hugs and positive thoughts
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
It's not easy but I know there is a solution
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@innertalks (21021)
• Australia
16 Mar 23
Life brings us many challenges, and a positive attitude allows us to front them with an open heart and mind, which then gives us more chance of getting through them, as our heart and mind and eyes are not closed over by negativity, and so a positive attitude will help pull you past problems into the other side of the problem, hopefully, something better.
@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
Sometimes life can get a challenging. With positive mind we can cope better
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
15 Mar 23
I am so sorry about the things that you are facing in your life now. As humans it is not easy to deal with things and stay positive always and that's okay. Only prayer can help you to stay positive. May god give you strength to face this situation
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
I always come to God. He is my strength
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@zhangxueying (2945)
• China
15 Mar 23
Sickness can really make a family fall into poverty, which is something we don't want to experience, but we can only face such a situation bravely.I hope your medical insurance can help you
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
I'm thankful because my siblings have jobs to pay for the expenses
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@Gotrix (202)
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15 Mar 23
I am very sorry for your situation, and I admire your desire to fight negativity and have a positive attitude. Reading books and using apps for positive affirmations can help, but also remember to seek professional help if you feel it is necessary. You are strong and capable of overcoming these difficulties.
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@averygirl72 (37716)
• Philippines
20 Mar 23
I'm doing my best and God will do the rest
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