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Does happiness exist anymore

I swear I haven't been happy in forever. I get happy for a brief period of time but nowadays the happiness feels kind of empty and doesn't last long at all. I feel like life is so tragic. 90% of the time I'm anxious, envious, scared, sad, or feeling bad about myself. I wasn't like this a while ago, at least I think. Maybe cause I was younger. I'm really feeling down lately and there are rarely ups. And the reasons for feeling down change often, although there is one constant contributor. I don't get it.

August 19, 2015

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fradddd

[quote=muchadvice]you can preoccupy yourself with other things or
if youre brave, immerse yourself in the feelings (which are temporary)
consider it a chance to explore parts of yourself
work on that emotional EQ so these episodes won't turn into recurring problems.
whenever you're ready tho[/quote]

I feel like this is some sort of code for "do lots of different drugs at once"

Reply August 22, 2015
BBisUnbalance

Yeah it exists, its just that it doesn't just get handed to you, many people need to work to get what they want to make themselves happy

For example I work a full time factory job and used to work a lot of overtime, now im pretty happy because im finally ahead after sometimes thinking I eill be ahead and other times being broke for months

So I got my braces on the 11th, bought some things, still have like $800 or so in the bank and getting ahead more each week, so im pretty happy except for when im getting yelled at over some BS at work, and allowing myself to relax and get drunk once a week fixes that

Reply August 22, 2015
FeyFamily

Hanging out with friends will always help. Banters with friends and listening to music always brighten my day up. Besides that, taking a rest from an academically competitive high school life is always a relief anyways.

Reply August 22, 2015
spireweb

just start doing activities you love maybe go outside now and then on a sunny day or take a hike, its pretty peaceful and it helps you feel at ease, try not to feel sorry for yourself but rather think about what you're going to do from this point on and you'll feel better before you know it

Reply August 21, 2015
Kiirori

keep walking, light at end of the tunnel.

Reply August 21, 2015
fakestories

happiness most definitely still exists, but could be you're not looking in the right places. if there's one constant contributor for feeling down, then it could be a start to identify and eliminate that feeling (by distraction, replacement)
i'm sorry you're so down - things will most definitely get better. chin up :>

Reply August 21, 2015
4evavoodoo

Yes if you are me

Reply August 21, 2015
ClementZ

You just broke up lol.
You'll get more normal in time.

Reply August 21, 2015
sighanide

life is a garden
dig it

Reply August 21, 2015
ZetraDedd

[quote=muchadvice]you can preoccupy yourself with other things or
if youre brave, immerse yourself in the feelings (which are temporary)
consider it a chance to explore parts of yourself
work on that emotional EQ so these episodes won't turn into recurring problems.
whenever you're ready tho[/quote]

I have immersed myself in the feelings the entire time, let me tell you I've been seeing a very dark side of myself lately.

Reply August 21, 2015
StapleMory

Maybe it's because you haven't really found your passion. The world can be confusing, overwhelming, and/or insignificant without something to hold onto. There are many ppl out there that live their lives everyday without a passion.

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Krylancelo

The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are, and not who people think you are.

Reply August 19, 2015 - edited
FlushPhantom

workout a bunch to some hardcore music, u'll feel better about urself.

Reply August 19, 2015 - edited
katrie

You're probably a 'lil depressed. That's okay.

Just don't forget that it's only temporary and that you'll one day be happy. The darkness lasts only briefly

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halfway

inb4 i go to bed

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SANsaurr

Stay away from sad things.

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SnappleApplezz

@zetradedd: Haha np, I really have trouble finding happiness, I barely have anyone to talk to.. o.o

Reply August 19, 2015 - edited
ZetraDedd

[quote=snappleapplezz]anime makes me happy all the time [/quote]

Maybe I'll start watching one piece again... It did cheer me up before. Thanks man

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SnappleApplezz

anime makes me happy all the time

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fradddd

That's probably because you don't listen to thrash metal.

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