Quote Originally Posted by Markass
I know someone who has 85% of their body scarred from 3rd degree burns, he doesn't have functional fingers, and can't do much of anything he once was able to the same way..until I have it worse off than he is, and until people I know have it worse than he does, there's no reason why someone should think that their life is miserable, because he sure doesn't have any problems accepting what he was handed out, nor should anybody else. If life was perfect, it wouldn't be life, it would be a dream.
Of course there's no reason why someone should think that their life is miserable, but they just do. They don't want to, and they know it's irrational, that they really have a lot going for them and that they live in the first world and don't have any burns, but it doesn't matter. I think that's a difficult concept for a lot of people to wrap their head around...rational thought does not enter into it in any way. I congratulate you on your optimism, but not everybody's capable of that...or at least, not easily capable. I really believe it can be achieved with A LOT of effort (I haven't given up).

JohnnyZ...I can tell you're sincere, for sure. I agree about focusing on the solution, too...I've been getting more fresh air, coming more and more out of my shell and trying to keep the inner anxiety to a minimum, and in two weeks I'll be going to a great academy to pursue what I love (acting). I'm trying here, it's just frustrating and it'll take many years, but I hope to one day be truly happy. In the meantime, it's great creativity fuel, so there are pros, too.