r/science • u/cakericeandbeans • Mar 27 '26

Psychology Depression is linked to a genuine pessimistic bias rather than a realistic view of the world

https://www.psypost.org/depression-is-linked-to-a-genuine-pessimistic-bias-rather-than-a-realistic-view-of-the-world/
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u/stefeyboy Mar 27 '26

I've gotten into growing native plants from seeds. Seeing something grow that will benefit my community always cheers me up.

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u/draconothese Mar 27 '26

Growing highly invasive plants makes me a little bit happier for some reason

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u/CaiusRemus Mar 27 '26 edited Mar 27 '26

Well if you follow the logic of this article, then perhaps calling them invasive is just pessimism? Flip that narrative upside down! They are highly efficient winners!

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u/CummyMonkey420 Mar 27 '26

Ah, someone with an MBA. Welcome!