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Why can't I just feel happy?

105 Answers
Last Updated: 04/07/2018 at 10:42am
Why can't I just feel happy?
1 Tip to Feel Better
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Top Rated Answers
GentleWolfPup
May 1st, 2016 6:46pm
Because you didn't choose to "just" be depressed! No one asks to feel this way.... and really, I wouldn't want it for anyone...
simran14
May 4th, 2016 11:46pm
Time plays a very significant role here. Maybe you are overthinking or being upset about holding your feeling for too long...just calm down and give it some time u will be able to overcome it
Anonymous
May 5th, 2016 6:15pm
This is something you need to explore more. There may be certain stresses in your life that you are unaware of at the moment causing you to feel unhappy.
snugglyHand12
May 11th, 2016 2:42pm
You haven't found what you want in life. If you've already sought help, maybe antidepressants or therapy if you think you are depressed, then you need to find what actually makes you happy. Try some new hobbies. Meet new people. Try to find your goal in life and your career aspirations and find something to work towards.
Anonymous
May 12th, 2016 3:57am
Happiness is a state of mind. Often times we neglect the root cause of our unhappiness. If we can figure out that by talking to others about it. Or reconnecting with old friends. We can feel relieved and happy.
KayyRose
July 3rd, 2016 10:38pm
Happiness is difficult to achieve. The world around us and the thoughts in our minds can sometimes stop us from being happy. However, doing things you enjoy and reaching out for help can help you take a step towards happiness.
Emotions05
July 11th, 2016 8:44pm
because you're thinking that you're not happy, change it for a bit, think about why you're not sad,
introvertedwolf
July 13th, 2016 6:49am
Humans are not living beings that tend to actually feel happy all the time. When there is nothing that makes you happy, you just don't feel happy. Occupy your self in a calm & relaxing environment, and do something that you really like, and achieving it makes you happy. Relaxation is the first step to happiness.
imsandeep
July 15th, 2016 3:42pm
you learned to feel worry more times so you can't feel happy. stop analysing life and learn how to unwrap it
ALItheKind59
July 16th, 2016 11:36pm
its happens, when you are stuck in something. you don't want to be.. but every dark night has a brighter day. so start thinking about that day.moreover you should start enjoying the situation you are stuck as you tsart enjoying you will be happy.
positivebag1
July 20th, 2016 9:02pm
Because something is keeping you in a "lake" of negativity. Find the reasons, analyze them and see if you have any solution. Sometimes, the only solution may be giving up to think at that issue.
Anonymous
July 21st, 2016 3:55pm
Happiness has to come naturally, you can't force happiness. To be happy you have to relax, relief stress, calm, and be comfortable.
Serifeee
July 21st, 2016 6:18pm
Because you have a lot of thoughts in your mind. You should clean there from them. and start again safely.
Anonymous
August 3rd, 2016 3:31pm
You may have depression or it could just be a low point right now but you may want to get checked to see if you have depression because it can be very dangerous and hard to cope with
Anonymous
October 9th, 2016 3:00am
Happiness isn't found in some big moment that changes your life forever. It's not dramatic and awe inspiring. Happiness is thinking, "wow, those clouds are pretty" instead of, "wow, it's so cold today". Nobody is happy 100% of the time, you just find it where you can and you Appreciate it.