With all that is going on in our world i.e. Isis, Ebola, the War, the drought, and I could name more but I won't. That would make anyone sad and depressed, not to mention a bit angry. However, having the anger or sadness over the things going on, that we aren't necessarily able to change, isn't going to change anything.The most positive thing you can do is to be around people who at least have hope in their heart, and know that life can change on a dime and that means it can become better, not necessarily worse. As I wrote in my status, "Maybe it's not always trying to fix something broken. Maybe it's about starting over and creating something better.
Hugs Gramybear

I'm not sure I have advice or not.lol. When I am out and have to have contact with others, I can smile and be nice. But when alone it is hard to have that positive side. I just try to take little bits of time and try to think of something or somewhere nice and it makes me smile and gives me a positive outlook no matter how brief a time. Hope that helps and doesn't seem dumb.
deb

Hi seekit,

I completely understand how you feel! I was naturally a negative person my entire life until recently. I found that blaming others for EVERYTHING was a big cause of it, also, suffering from depression and PMDD was a huge contributor also.

First, understand that there are parts of our brain that contribute to our feeling this way (lack of serotonin, where production actually starts in the gut, but that's a story for another day :-)) and also being surrounded by negative people.

I, personally, do not watch any television because there is SO much negativity! I have cut negative and toxic relationships out of my life and made a conscious decision to CHANGE my life. I was just tired of being unhappy, negative, and depressed. I read a lot, went through a lot of trial and error, focused on and listened to my body and its reaction to the foods that I ate, exercise, and the relationships that I had with others (my interactions). Eventually, I became a happy and positive person, and because I had NO support for the majority of time suffering through my condition, my goal now is to help and support as many people as I can. I have A LOT of positive and inspirational things on my Facebook that I think you would enjoy. I am a real person, very down to earth, and I LOVE encouraging others. You can find me on Facebook as Amanda J. Noe.

Also, I know that you initially posted yesterday, but have you had any luck finding any ways or sources of being positive? I am interested to find out what works for you!

All your comments are so helpful. I like the starting over and creating something better quote. I, too, don't watch t.v. except sports. I agree just to filled with negative bring you down news. I don't have friends to hang out with, I'm sure that's my fault. I enjoy work, that's about it right now. And even that is a stretch. I need to figure this out sooner than later.