me: 'the truth is I can't for sure that I'll ever be stable enough to return to work/volunteer regularly/attend school and I am tired of fighting it. I just want to learn to live life and make it as good as I can.'
them: 'that's negative thinking. Who says you won't get better?'
me: *facepalm*

'If you prayed/meditated enough, your spiritual condition would be fit and you would be fine.' (AA members)