The game of “if I knew then what I know now” is one of the most aggravating we can play. Something we “should have done” but didn’t will almost certainly be highlighted.
One of the prickliest aspects of the “If I knew then” game is the tendency to self-scold for having missed the boat on important information. In particular, when we realize the cost of our ignorance in terms of time and money.
Staying Positive Doesn’t Mean It’s Easier
Sometimes it may seem like you have to abandon your attempt at optimism. ” I’m in high spirits, however…” It’s as if excessive optimism blinds a person to reality, necessitating a return to everyday concerns.
Positivity is the firm conviction that any challenge can be met and conquered. Being optimistic does not mean shutting out the world. It involves accepting the negative and knowing fully that the positive will return. To be authentic is to embrace one’s individuality. Enjoy it to the fullest extent.
For many, realizing that it’s okay to have so-called “bad” feelings is a profound epiphany. Letting yourself feel every emotion is a healthy practice that may change your perspective on optimism.
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What People Say Will Happen May Never Happen
True, MS is a very unpredictable disease, but be aware that it is possible that the things others say will go wrong with your symptoms and things that have gone wrong with their symptoms will not go wrong with your symptoms.
Hearing people’s speculations about how your MS will affect you is frightening. Unfortunately, these projections are usually fairly negative. However, remember that they are just their thoughts and may not apply to you at all, particularly if they are not your doctor diagnosing your condition.
What You Expect To Happen Matters
It is widely established that your expectations about the outcomes of such interventions may slightly alter your response to treatments, other people, and oneself. As an example, one’s persistence and commitment to treatment increase when you have faith that the treatment will be beneficial.
A person’s health might be negatively impacted if you don’t put in the required effort while