For 2014: Depression, Reality, and Positive Thinking
I searched for this report on NPR but couldn't find it. What's the reference? This morning--at least, I think it was this morning (I had one glass of wine last night), I heard on Morning Edition (at least, I think it was on Morning Edition. Same reason as above) to which I awaken every morning-because music would send me back to sleep-a very interesting report through my sleepy stupor. It questioned the premise that positive thinking is best for a good life. Yes, you read that right. It questioned whether people who are 'glass half full' people really see reality. It questioned the premise that people who tend to be depressed, are not living in the real world. You know how psychological gurus, preachers,Chassidic and other spiritual leaders always emphasize the positive? They tell you to 'think positively,' 'don't be negative,' or 'depression is a sin?' The question was asked, who is in touch with reality more, sad and depressed people,...