>This dichotomy of depressives vs. optimists seems flawed to me. My optimism is often what creates the unmet expectations which lead to depression. An optimist

>This dichotomy of depressives vs. optimists seems flawed to me. My optimism is often what creates the unmet expectations which lead to depression. An optimist will be continually disappointed. A pessimist either has the satisfaction of being right, or will be pleasantly surprised.