On The Perception Of Negative Feelings
We tend to forget that, for the most part, life is actually quite pleasant, though these emotions could be simply less salient than unpleasant emotions. Emotionally negative feelings are more difficult to control than positive feelings, which may also be why they are more perceptible.
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