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Originally Posted by bpcyclist
I think I tend to do the opposite, actually. I believe I tend to downplay my lowest points. I think it is a coping mechanism, but I am not totally sure about that. And I feel I also tend to underplay my highest moments. Again, I sense that this is also a kind of coping mechanism. If things weren't really that good, then maybe I haven't fallen as far as I think I have. It seems to be some sort of psychologic protection mechanism.
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I think your approach is more optimistic than mine. I know that it’s all in my perception and when I’m going through a hard time everything just seems very skewed.