Negativity....

[Everleaf 541]

Yeah I bring it up  :okiedokielokie:  anyway today the remount of people who are negative to there self and  even others just makes me sick and pretty sad now it's understandable don't get me wrong we all go though it but though the years it feels like it's getting worse and all    only three years ago it at least for me felt happier maybe because I was younger? but anyway it just feels like more people are negative to others/thereself and as I said it's pretty sad how people feel like this. Even if it's always been like this I still think it's pretty sad the world is this way time to time but honestly can't people be happy for once? for one life would be better   ... 

 

 

Okay what you guys think?

[Admiral Regulus 2,769]

I think the world should be multiplied by negative one. That might make things a little better.

 

In other words, I agree.

[Khaoios 1,970]

My personal advice to you, stay away from that negative aura b/c it will put you down to a point of depression.   Don't let it bother you, but instead keep you head up high and keep your ambitions close b/c positivity would conquer negativity.   Now people these days, yes I've seen negative individuals b/c they don't know what to do in life, but that shouldn't stop you from achieving your goals.    Sorry if it sounds a little off topic but you cannot always think negativity and the world is negative..........just keep moving and ignore that.

 

BTW, I think this thread is better off in the General Discussion or Life Advice Section in Beyond Equestria.

[Commander Tangent 861]

I have to agree slightly, It would help my own saddnesss if others were more posotive

[Everleaf 541]

My personal advice to you, stay away from that negative aura b/c it will put you down to a point of depression.   Don't let it bother you, but instead keep you head up high and keep your ambitions close b/c positivity would conquer negativity.   Now people these days, yes I've seen negative individuals b/c they don't know what to do in life, but that shouldn't stop you from achieving your goals.    Sorry if it sounds a little off topic but you cannot always think negativity and the world is negative..........just keep moving and ignore that.

 

BTW, I think this thread is better off in the General Discussion or Life Advice Section in Beyond Equestria.

 

I know and I do keep my head pretty high and stuff I'm totally fine with that I just seemed to notice

 

 

and yes I know it needs to be moved...

[Shanks 10,816]

The irony behind this is that a lot of people that complain about this are just as negative as the people they criticize, I am not saying that is the case with the OP but it is something that I have noticed that annoys me to no end. Some people have this mentality of "people are talking about things like suicide, how dare they they need to stop being so negative and just start being happy already." They do have a point about people spamming status updates but with blogs and topics it should already be apparent what they are about from their titles. I am not saying that having this many depressed people is a good thing, I know what it is like to go through that and it is not fun and I am not saying that there aren't attention whores out there but what people seem to forget is that it is the most distressed voices that tend to be the loudest.

 

The truth is posts like "I hate everyone, I hate myself I am going to end it all" are more attention grabbing than "I had a great day, the sun is out and I think my crush likes me." Of course what also dosen't help is the overall breakdown of the economy and society in general, more and more people are feeling the pressure from that and it is very easy for that stuff to bleed into peoples personal lives. It has sure affected me, if employment options were more favorable I would have found something else and quit my job a few years ago.

[Guest]

I think our lifestyle and media keeps telling us that if you're not perfect and happy, you're not living life. It's important to remember that happiness isn't just something that happens out of thin air. Sure you can wait for your special somepony, but even he/she can't make you happy just like that for the rest of your life. Happiness is something you personally have to work at, and it's hard work. But people (myself included) easily forget that with all the 'happily ever after' stories that we've been fed since childhood.

All you need is to push yourself to do one good and cheery thing, and you'll start to want to do it again, starting a circle of aquiring happiness. So take that step : ) it's worth it.

And don't forget to remind sad ponies. Sadness clouds everyponys judgement.

[Everleaf 541]

I think our lifestyle and media keeps telling us that if you're not perfect and happy, you're not living life. It's important to remember that happiness isn't just something that happens out of thin air. Sure you can wait for your special somepony, but even he/she can't make you happy just like that for the rest of your life. Happiness is something you personally have to work at, and it's hard work. But people (myself included) easily forget that with all the 'happily ever after' stories that we've been fed since childhood.

All you need is to push yourself to do one good and cheery thing, and you'll start to want to do it again, starting a circle of aquiring happiness. So take that step : ) it's worth it.

And don't forget to remind sad ponies. Sadness clouds everyponys judgement.

 

I know it's just when it gets VERY bad that gets to me I don't really like to see people depressed as I have been though it people need to at least try cheer up I am a fairly happy and even bubbly at times type of person as you may know it's when others get so sad that I don't like a little or not too far like what comes normal is fine but too far is pretty sad...

[ANGEL33 87]

Yeah I bring it up  :okiedokielokie:  anyway today the remount of people who are negative to there self and  even others just makes me sick and pretty sad now it's understandable don't get me wrong we all go though it but though the years it feels like it's getting worse and all    only three years ago it at least for me felt happier maybe because I was younger? but anyway it just feels like more people are negative to others/thereself and as I said it's pretty sad how people feel like this. Even if it's always been like this I still think it's pretty sad the world is this way time to time but honestly can't people be happy for once? for one life would be better   ... 

 

 

Okay what you guys think?

Why do think some (myself included) prefer Equestria over this crummy planet?

[Guest]

I know it's just when it gets VERY bad that gets to me I don't really like to see people depressed as I have been though it people need to at least try cheer up I am a fairly happy and even bubbly at times type of person as you may know it's when others get so sad that I don't like a little or not too far like what comes normal is fine but too far is pretty sad...

 

Try to cheer them up or leave them to get better on their own. You have to worry about yourself foremost, and it's not good for you to be with sad people if they make you sad too.

 

hugs

[Kurai 304]

The problem is, most of those people don't have anything to be happy about, bullying, abuse, rape, poverty, depression, anger, isolation, lack of support and plenty more. With that in mind, they often can't help but be negative and push that onto others.  
It is best to just ignore it and move on 

 

Sometimes trying to cheer someone up in this state can make them just mad or go further into depression. You have to pick what you do and say carefully.

Edited May 29, 2014 by Kurai

[Shanks 10,816]

I think our lifestyle and media keeps telling us that if you're not perfect and happy, you're not living life.

It is like I have said many times, sometimes if you want something you have to go out and get it and the special somepony example is a very good one. I have been depressed and unhappy for a long time and it is only recently that I am trying to do something about it, I have squandered many opportunities and done far too much waiting. If I had to give one piece of advice to nearly any person who is depressed it is to stop focusing on what they can't do and start thinking about what they can do. At that particular moment it might not be very much but that is okay because sometimes good things take time, sometimes you will be in situations where you are taking a few steps back and only one step forward but all the little things add up.

[Everleaf 541]

Why do think some (myself included) prefer Equestria over this crummy planet?

 

True very true I got to say lol it would be awesome to live in Equestria...

[Yellow Diamond 7,569]

Hey there, @Everleaf! Since the discussion appears to pertain to a general topic rather than the Brony fandom in particular, I have moved this thread to General Discussion.

[Harpuia 68]

I'm an unhappy, misanthropic, self-loathing, pessimistic, cynical person and I have no reason not to be any of those things. I hate myself for my hideous appearance and I'm a misanthrope because in general I despise humanity besides a select group of people that I choose not to hate.

Edited June 2, 2014 by Harpuia

[Lightning Bliss 1,674]

The world is full of issues that sometimes its harder for some to fight silver lingings. I do try to strive to make myself smile every day though despite hard times I've been through. My papa always said, "as long as your not 6feet under" it's considered a good day, which I agree to.

 

Though the irony is, when I express my OC as being blissful and enjoy life like I want to in the real world, she looks like a mary sue? LOL Sorry folks, I'm not denying there are dark times in our lives, but that doesn't mean I want them to control my life and the same goes for my pony OC.

[crazitaco 596]

I'm an unhappy, misanthropic, self-loathing, pessimistic, cynical person and I have no reason not to be any of those things. I hate myself for my hideous appearance and I'm a misanthrope because in general I despise humanity besides a select group of people that I choose not to hate.

I'm somewhat of a misanthrope myself (depending on my mood), but when you say you have a "hideous appearance" I'm certain that you're not as hideous as you think you are. And even if you were hideous, fuck anyone who cares so much about your appearance. Others shouldn't hate you for your "hideous appearance" and neither should you.

If you are actually hideous looking, embrace your hideousness. Make it clear to the world that being hideous does not have to impact who you are.

 

And dear OP, unpleasantness has always existed and will continue to exist. Its a part of life. Not everyone is happy all the time, and not everyone has reason to be happy. You can't just tell people to stop being miserable and start being happy. And telling them to stop being sad so you can be happy is selfish, which ironically makes me angry.

Instead of complaining to negative people that their negativity cramps your style, why don't you try reaching out and helping them out of their misery? They might just need to vent their frustrations for a bit. Maybe they just want someone willing to listen to them. Or if they are beyond your ability to help, just leave them be.

Edited June 2, 2014 by crazitaco

[[NULL] 906]

As much as I would like the world to be a better place, bitching about things is all I know, sadly. I've always had a glass half-empty mentality.

[ReverseFaller 2,483]

It's true that some days are dark, and lonely. And maybe you feel sad. 

 

We all have bad days, and sometimes we tend to rant on those days. I find that it's better to be positive about life, as others have said being positive generally makes other people feel more positive. Bad days suck, but the whole day doesn't have to be ruined if something bad happens. I find that Ponies are a great way to brighten up a gloomy day.

 

But Pinkie will be there to show that it isn't that bad 

 

http://youtu.be/QjBMTWzZjo4