Hello, Hoyam. I have not gotten over pessimism, but I have had some success in not broadcasting my pessimism. I
think I've done this primarily through
- developing and acting out a 'public persona,'
- employing humor,
- self-censoring my speech, and
- withdrawing from social situations when necessary.
I'm not advocating any of the above. It's what I do to survive.
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My dog
mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.