Are depressed people more realistic?

[Tonus]

The problem I see in those depressed isn't that they are pessimistic fools. Instead its about focus and drive. When a problem arises, the optimist will say its not that bad and move on, the pessimist will say its the worst thing ever and never move on. However, both aren't dealing with any sort of issue. One just maintains la la land while the other thinks only on problems. Not just person to person, but as a civilization, we need to focus more on solutions rather than ignoring or hyperfocusing on problems.

I think that when a problem arises, the optimist will tackle it with the confidence that he can resolve it, while the pessimist tackles it with the worry that he will fail. It's not that they don't try, it's how they approach the task. I think that how we approach life has a significant impact on how far we get. A person determined to succeed will take steps that a person lacking confidence will take. More often than not, those additional steps taken (or not taken) make all the difference.

The person who is optimistic but takes no steps to resolve a problem is delusional or has overcome his concerns via chemistry. The person so pessimistic that he takes no steps to resolve a problem may well be resigned to defeat, or has become depressed, which I see as different from pessimism.