Positivity is a way of coping with the negativity I and many others experience in their minds due to their MI. I can only speak for myself and cheer others on here. My experience is that positivity can help. So can a dose of reality. Sometimes, we can get so wrapped up on the worry / negative / depressed / rumination carousel, we cannot see the truth: That it's going to be ok. That it's not as big a deal as we are making it out to be in our heads. Sometimes positivity doesn't help. But sometimes it does. I myself am not at a place yet, where I can always pull myself out of the storm on my own. Sometimes I find help by talking to someone more objective. Anyway, this thread is about positive thinking as a way of coping. Sisabel's thread inspired me to make this thread.

Is there a positive side to what you are upset about today? Is there a silver lining to something that makes you annoyed or upset? What are you grateful for? Is it possible that what you are worried about is actually not as big a deal as you think? Is there a way to reframe your dread / disappointment / self criticism in a more realistic way or more kind, gentle, or positive way?