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Why can't I find the same joy in things that other people do?

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Anonymous on May 18, 2015
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Because we're all unique, and different. We all like different things depending on your personality, and it's totally okay to find joy in things other people don't. It makes you special, it's not wrong.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 16, 2015
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Not being able to find joy in normal things and living life as though in a monotone is a sign of depression. Once you get help for whatever else is bothering you, you will find that the joy in things will slowly come back.
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Weed on Mar 2, 2015
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Maybe because you see the things differently than they do. Like for eg you are those people are walking on a road together, on the same road you see people fighting and blood everywhere while those people with you are seeing flowers by the side of the road and a girl gently plucking them to give them to a young boy next to her. Or maybe its just that your interests are different, like some people like reading novels while others find watching movies exciting.
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GermanZebraCupcake on Jun 30, 2015
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Everybody is different and what somebody may like, you may hate. This a part of our personalities. Don't feel bad about being unique!
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Comfortingbubbles on Sep 21, 2015
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Because everyone is different! You are just a unique person, and many smart, beautiful people don't find joy in the "normal" things!
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zaix on Dec 7, 2015
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not everyone is going to enjoy all of the same things. Everyone is different and likes to do different things. Do what you enjoy doing, it's the key to happiness.
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majesticHippos413 on Mar 29, 2016
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You are your own individual person. Be proud of your different interests. It's what makes you who you are.
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Anonymous on Aug 9, 2016
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Every individual finds happiness and satisfaction in different things. You may not find the joy in that specific thing, but in other things you find the joy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
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nrigaud on Oct 24, 2016
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Everyone has their own pleasures and emotions. It's entirely okay to not like "normal" things and to enjoy different things. For example, I love the rain and hate the sun light. There's nothing wrong with you for that, just take joy in the things that you do like!
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Anonymous on Oct 25, 2016
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The way we find happiness is different for everyone, but sometimes the things that make us happy change over time too.
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Anonymous on Dec 5, 2017
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you may have different interest fields, which is completely okay. we do not have to like what everybody else likes.
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Anonymous on Jun 18, 2018
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Everyone is different, and being different from others necessarily isn’t a bad thing! I’m pretty much different from everyone I know, and I’m happiest being myself than trying to fit in. Your true self is your best self!
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AngelC77 on Sep 24, 2019
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Because everyone has different interests. You have to find something that makes you happy not others. Recognize what else is going on and why you are not able to find joy. There may be a reason you are feeling this way. Find what makes YOU happy and go from there. It is okay to not have the same interests as others. It makes you unique, it makes you YOU. Remember some times in your life when you were able to find joy in things and be happy and try to look at what is similar and what is different for you.
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Anonymous on Jun 29, 2020
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Everybody is different. You are feeling frustrated because you do not have the same interests in the people around you, but there are many other people in the world who are just like you and will love the things you love. It is okay to feel the way you do. It is okay to not like things that some other people may not like and it is okay to be frustrated with that, but you will be able to find people who are interested in the same things you are. You are not alone, you will never be alone
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Anonymous on Jul 21, 2020
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Just because you can't find the same joy in things other people do doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. You find joy in different things because you are your own, individual person with your own passions, desires, and dreams. It's great that you explore the hobbies and passions your friends around you have, but remember to make yourself the priority. Spend time doing things that bring you true joy and call upon your individualized skills and interests. Personally, I think it's awesome and amazing to be different and have different interests. It gives you awesome stories to talk about with others and gives you a different perspective in life.
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Anonymous on Mar 5, 2015
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There must be something that causes you pain...You must try to heal that pain.. There's a video for Adina Rivers that talks about that... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlPGMiUoKmQ
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Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015
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Alot of times, people are very divers in what they like. it is compleatly normal to like something different, but alot of times this is asosiated with depressipn.
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Everyone has different hobbies. You just might not be interested in your friends hobbies. And that's okay. Find things that you are interested in.
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CarcinoArison16 on Aug 18, 2015
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no body has the same interests you aren't always going to enjoy the same things that other people do and that's okay it's okay to have different interests and it's okay not to like the same things that other people like.
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kimberlyMS on Dec 29, 2015
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There are many possible reasons for that. I asked myself that same question all of my life until I went to the doctor and found great counselors. I am diagnosed with Major Dessive Disorder, along with many other things. My body does not make those "happy" chemicals that it's supposed to. I suggest seeking professional help to see where this is coming from. Whether it be with working with a doctor, a counselor, or both, I believe that is the best way to start to find the answers you're looking for and find and work on the root of the problem. Best of luck! I am always here for support! Remember that you are not defective, you are not broken, and you are not abnormal. You are normal. And you are capable of anything you put your mind to. You are a lovable, capable, worthy human being that deserves the very best this life can offer!
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