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Pessimists, on the other hand, may feel overwhelmed by disappointment and become more anxious or depressed (think of how many people struggle with depression following a divorce). Pessimistic reactions can lead you down a spiral of negative feelings: if you fail at something you try—even if it’s something small like losing a tennis match—it becomes easier for you to believe that failure is inevitable in life.