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The surprising benefits of being a pessimist

How many times have you been told that something great will happen as long as you believe it is possible? From pop psychology books to self-improvement seminars and blogs, there’s a lot of hype surrounding the advantages of positive thinking. And there’s certainly some evidence behind it – a large body of work suggests that being optimistic reaps a number of positive rewards, including better health and wellbeing.

But what about the people who tend to see the glass as half empty rather than half full? Is being pessimistic always such a bad thing? Actually, the latest research suggests that some forms of pessimism may have benefits.

(via The surprising benefits of being a pessimist)

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Peppermint oil in water helps with the nausea and getting in a hot bath helps me. Sorry you’re feeling bad periods are the worst.

thank you so much for the tip, babe. a bath really helped! undefined replied to your post:

I’ve heard chamomile tea helps!! I haven’t tried it myself though. hot baths and hot compresses tend to help

i’m not a huge fan of chamomile tea but i’ll try it. thank you babe! undefined replied to your post:

Have you tried evening primose oil? It comes in tablets like vitamins and you take one once a day and then it helps decrease cramps and moodswings. It worked for me, sorry if it doesn’t. Hope you feel better soon ��

no, i haven’t. i’ll look into it. thank you so much babe! undefined replied to your post:

i usually put one of those heat things and it really works for me. i hope you get better soon, cramps are the worst :c

i’ve been doing that forever but it hasn’t helped :( thank you though!! undefined replied to your post:

BANANAS! Idk what’s in them but it usually helps my cramps, and a heating pad!