## Definition - Hopelessness arises out of a combination of negative life events and negative thought patterns, particularly self-blame and the perceived inability to change our circumstances.([Location 1848](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B09DTJM18Q&location=1848)) - Hopelessness can apply to a specific situation or to life more generally. ([Location 1858](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B09DTJM18Q&location=1858)) - Despair is a sense of extreme hopelessness (sometimes combined with extreme sadness) about a person’s entire life and future. ([Location 1859](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B09DTJM18Q&location=1859)) ## Implications - experiences of hopelessness are strongly and specifically related to suicidality. ([Location 1856](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B09DTJM18Q&location=1856)) ## ![[Resilience]] >[!REFLECTION]+ >I think I have a tendency to believe that setbacks are pervasive in that they affect all aspects of my life. My work and home life are closely linked. - I also personalise it quite a lot because I like to be in control. Links back to [[Perfectionism]]. ## See also - [[Hope]] - [[Anguish]] -