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Depressive realism is the proposition that people with depression have a more accurate perception of reality, specifically that they are less affected by the positive illusions of illusory superiority, the illusion of control and optimism bias. It must be understood that this refers specifically to people with borderline or moderate depression — while normal people see things in too positive a light and severely depressed people see things in too negative a light, the "grey" area in between leads to the most accurate perceptions of reality. [Source, wikipedia, Depressive Realism]

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stfuparents:

MommyJacking
Hey congrats on the whole “doctor” thing. I really could not feel any prouder of you. Unless of course you *finally* had a baby. Sorry, I just know what an amazing mom you’ll be and it seems like you were working on that dissertation forever. As in, many years. I’m not saying I don’t think that it’s remarkable that you finished it and defended it and passed, but you’d be an extraordinary mother, I just know it.
Congrats though. You’ve tackled one heck of a feat. It’s awesome that you’ve got 50+ congratulatory Facebook comments about your accomplishment. Just imagine how many you’d get if you announced you’re having a baby. Can’t wait to see you at Rachel’s wedding. Yippee.
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    I don’t even know the people involved and I am shaking with rage

    stfuparents:

    MommyJacking

    Hey congrats on the whole “doctor” thing. I really could not feel any prouder of you. Unless of course you *finally* had a baby. Sorry, I just know what an amazing mom you’ll be and it seems like you were working on that dissertation forever. As in, many years. I’m not saying I don’t think that it’s remarkable that you finished it and defended it and passed, but you’d be an extraordinary mother, I just know it.

    Congrats though. You’ve tackled one heck of a feat. It’s awesome that you’ve got 50+ congratulatory Facebook comments about your accomplishment. Just imagine how many you’d get if you announced you’re having a baby. Can’t wait to see you at Rachel’s wedding. Yippee.

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    (via robot-heart-politics)

    Tagged: baby obsessed gender roles

    Posted on October 9, 2010 via STFU, Parents with 266 notes

    Source: stfuparents

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      my dissertation, this always inspires me to soldier on. Try...me, M, I dare you.
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      OH GOD IT ACTUALLY HAPPENS
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      passed my thesis defense (you will...soon, dissertation!),
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      my friends have kids. Unless/until I have...And that comes from the strangest corners,...
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      oh god. this one...pisses me off instead of making me laugh. why are some people so...
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      came across this...had to reblog. This is the entry
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      Is this real life?
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      probably won’t follow as...enough of these sentiments on my facebook feed.
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      — which reminded me...poor PonyMcHoofyson. Fuck, this would anger me.
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      (stfuparents) This actually makes me so angry...go take a minute and cool down. Jesus...
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      i’m so fucking sick of being told I need to have kids in order for my life to be fulfilled. I hate kids. I have other...
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      my life if someone ever did this to me...would fucking stab them in the throat. This woman...
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      STFU, Parents is my favorite blog...the moment. The level
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