Comments on: Negativity: Just Another Demeaning Label?

By: John Ptacek

John Ptacek — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:31:00 +0000

Chloe, I also enjoy those whose happiness shines through dreary circumstances. This has been especially true in my work environment. I especially admire those who power their way through difficult situations with compassion, whose kindness seems to know no bounds. I learn from them.

By: Chloe Jeffreys

Chloe Jeffreys — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 03:18:00 +0000

I’ve known people in my life that I just don’t enjoy being around. That’s vastly different than someone who is going through a hard time. It’s unrealistic to demand that people be cheery and positive all of the time. But the people who attract me the most are those who find some sort of humor in their situation. I really enjoy those people who have the gift of shedding some lightness that makes our otherwise dark and dreary and pointless existences at least worth giggling about.

By: ccassara

ccassara — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:48:00 +0000

There are people in depression and then there are people who cast a dark light on everything and that part gets tiring. I’m glad to support my friends who are having issues with depression but there are people who see half empty all the time by nature. I don’t think every label is demeaning–some are descriptive–and I’m not equipped to handle every person’s negativity. I’m never going to keeping dark energy in my life for long and I don’t feel I have the obligation to. I wish them well, hold them in the light, but no, I’m not going to spend a whole lot of time with them. That’s what therapists are for.

Carol
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