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re: Why You Should Stop Complaining Today, Backed by Neuroscience
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:10 am to billjamin
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:10 am to billjamin
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I've never understood why people chose to stay in the outrage cycle and constantly look for depressing shite or double down on their victim complex. What a sad way to live.
Its comforting. College football fans are a prime example...being on top ain't nearly as interesting as sucking hind tit. Lewis Grizzard, a great American and a DGD, once penned something the effect that the highs are never as high as the lows are low. There is a lot of things in life where this is so. I can't explain it but I get mired in it like most folks do from time to time...the secret is to recognize it and get away from it. Hard to do though...
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 11:11 am
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Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:11 am to saint tiger225
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Very true. PT would be a ghost town.
Its impressive how they can constantly find a fresh supply of things to be upset about 24/7/365
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 11:18 am
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:15 am to Joshjrn
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If more people would add a dash of stoicism into their lives, particularly in no longer blaming others for how they react to situations, the world would be a much better place.
Amen...stoicism gets a bad rap because people, especially those who wallow in self pity and complaints, think stoicism is akin to apathy. It could not be further from the truth but it is part and parcel of the complaining mentality to rush to conclude that someone who accepts they can not influence a situation is apathetic to the situation. I can feel for the Palestinians in Gaza, I can't do anything about their situation. I can feel for the Israeli position...again, nothing I can do to influence their situation.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:17 am to saint tiger225
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“The world is full of complainers. But the fact is, nothing comes with a guarantee. I don't care if you're the Pope of Rome, President of the United States, or Man of the Year--something can always go wrong. You go ahead, complain, tell your problems to your neighbor, ask for help-- and watch him fly. Now in Russia, they got it mapped out so that everyone pulls for everyone else--that's the theory, anyway. But what I know about is Texas, and down here... you're on your own.”
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:23 am to Jim Rockford
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I have a bone to pick with this article.
Stoopid bastard dont know what they are talking about....
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:24 am to Corinthians420
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Well now you do haha they have trained themselves to be constantly outraged.
It has to be exhausting. There also has to be some money in it for somebody...and bidness is booming for them.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:35 am to saint tiger225
I bitch and complain all the time. I tried to stop for 2 days and became an enraged nut. That means its healthy for me to complain about shite.
Like I give a frick what an "expert" says in an article. frick THAT
Like I give a frick what an "expert" says in an article. frick THAT
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:36 am to saint tiger225
That would eliminate just about everyone on this board.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 11:56 am to CrappyPants
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I bitch and complain all the time. I tried to stop for 2 days and became an enraged nut. That means it’s healthy for me to complain about shite. Like I give a frick what an "expert" says in an article. frick THAT
It sounds like your rage is your problem, not your propensity to complain about it. Controlling your emotions, or allowing them to control you, is simply a habit.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 12:03 pm to saint tiger225
Good read. Personally I feel like venting works for me because I let it go after, and that is key. Some people don’t and just keep on “venting” which really just becomes the complain cycle.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 12:06 pm to saint tiger225
I am an optimist and find my life far more enjoyable that way.
Even on the worst days I can still find something to be grateful for.
Even on the worst days I can still find something to be grateful for.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 12:27 pm to saint tiger225
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Nope. Science says venting, whining, or complaining about a problem makes a bad situation worse. According to a study published in the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, the more participants vented, the worse they felt their day had gone -- and the longer those negative feelings last.
Me trying to decide whether to share this study with my wife:
Posted on 2/27/24 at 12:28 pm to saint tiger225
Without complaints, there is no sarcasm.
Sarcasm is awesome.
Sarcasm is awesome.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 12:30 pm to saint tiger225
I always knew trashy people had weak myelin
Posted on 2/27/24 at 12:43 pm to saint tiger225
Paging stout
Posted on 2/27/24 at 12:47 pm to lostinbr
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Me trying to decide whether to share this study with my wife:
I shared it saying that this is why *I* don’t like to talk or vent about negative things…
Posted on 2/27/24 at 1:17 pm to CrappyPants
I think you should be able give your opinion or tell the truth. But sensitive people will cry that you are complaining.
There is a big difference between fussing about how someone parked and fussing about how the government is screwing you.
Also, some of this is about people not being able to handle criticism or the truth. Wife asked if I thought there were too many pillows on the bed. I answered with just a standard yes. No cussing or fussing. But to her I was complaining. SMDH.
There is a big difference between fussing about how someone parked and fussing about how the government is screwing you.
Also, some of this is about people not being able to handle criticism or the truth. Wife asked if I thought there were too many pillows on the bed. I answered with just a standard yes. No cussing or fussing. But to her I was complaining. SMDH.
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 2/27/24 at 1:21 pm to saint tiger225
Is it reversible?
Asking because I’m married.
Asking because I’m married.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 1:26 pm to CrappyPants
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I tried to stop for 2 days and became an enraged nut.
Yes.
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That means its healthy for me to complain about shite.
No.
You got a reality check. You are an enraged nut and you’re probably oblivious to how often it shows.
This research explains how you got there. In theory, it’s also a recipe for re-wiring your brain.
Push through your a-hole impulses. Challenge yourself to just be less of a complaining a-hole and don’t quit once you start seeing yourself the way others do.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 1:41 pm to Free Everybody
They made everything in society worse but want you to be thankful 
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