im struggling to find reasons to be happy
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Thread Topic: im struggling to find reasons to be happy
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i just don't know anymore
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Do you have a therapist?
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nope
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Maybe you should find one. Another idea is talking to a doctor about getting on antidepressants/getting a higher dose.
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I don't know if this means anything, but I'm here for you. I know I'm just an internet person but I really care about your wellbeing.
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I've been to therapists and I've been on meds, but neither of those things healed me. They can't answer the question of why go on living and how to completely heal spiritual pain.
I don't want to sound preachy, but I wrote about this in my testimony in the Garden. The only true hope and cure I've ever found is Jesus Christ. -
Why don't you feel happy my friend?
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Please seek help. Even if it seems selfish, talking to someone from a helpline, a therapist, or taking medication could (I say "could" because like Ana said, it doesn't work for everyone) really help. It helped me a lot. I always was scared to ask because I didn't want to be a burden, but once I did confess how I felt, I was able to proceed with therapy and medication. I feel so much happier now than when I didn't have anyone or anything to help me. Another thing you can do is have faith in God. If you're not religious, a third option is finding little things to care about or tasks to do. Buy a plant. Feed your pet. Clean your room. Even if cleaning seems hard at first, a clean room will make you feel better. I feel good about myself when I clean - it gives me a sense of control over something in my life, even when I feel helpless about other things.
These are a few options. I hope my suggestions make you think or help. I tried to avoid the generic "think about your loved ones" line, but that helps too. It's what kept me from killing myself. Please don't take your own life. You mean so much to people, and even if we don't talk much anymore I enjoyed the conversations we had and I'll break down if I find out you did something to yourself. Things will get better.
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