I have a good life why am I not happy?

Please don’t blame yourself for this. Unfortunately having what is societally deemed to be a good life does not necessarily make one happy. Sometimes it is a matter of an imbalance of neurotransmitters that result in mental problems even if you would be wealthy, not have to work and have the best family in the world. Sometimes people who do not understand will be judgmental and assume depressed people are complaining for nothing because they have a ‘good life’, or a better life than others. But if you are as deeply unhappy as a depressed person is, that is not lucky. It is hell and you shouldn’t be blamed for it.

Some people feel this way even if everything is perfectly fine maybe because of a chemical imbalance in the brain. That is what causes some mental illnesses, because you haven't got enough of a certain chemical in the brain, such as serotonin, which causes you to become less happy. Sometimes it could be a change in your life that triggers it, and sometimes there's no specific reason. It could be because you are lonely or anything. It still doesn't mean that what you are feeling is less valid in any way and anyone feeling like this should probably still get help. Remember that you aren't alone, there are other people that have a good life but aren't happy, just like you.

True, lasting Happiness doesn't comes from the external circumstances of life. The conditions of external life might make us happy temporarily. Money and Material objects come and go. Relationships and opportunities bloom and then disintegrate. Our body is sometimes healthy, other times we are riddled with illness and pain. We might feel happy while the currents of life are shifting in our favor. But then we suffer when they change or don't go our way. People suffer or thrive similarly whether they have a good life full of resources, or a very difficult life devoid of opportunity. A wealthy person could be stuck in a state of constant misery, while a person with very little might be radiating in a state of bliss. The difference lies within. The true source of fulfillment and happiness is deep within oneself. This is based in the condition of one's own inner Mental / Emotional landscape. And it is also based on how each of us chooses to view our life and everything around us. We choose how we want to create meaning in each and every moment of life. And the way we create that meaning brings either pain and suffering, or expansion towards happiness. Although the Mind sometimes feels like it has "a mind of it's own," the truth is that we can learn to master ourselves, question our own unhelpful thoughts and emotions, and find that coveted source of peace and happiness within. Every person who finds the Source of Silence, Wisdom, and Peace deep within themselves will experience lasting happiness no matter what happens in their life. This is the kind of self growth and transformation that is worth striving for. Never give up. Never stop working on yourself. Never stop growing. We are like a beautiful Lotus flowers reaching through the mud in order to open to towards the light into full bloom.

Having a good life has a positive effect on being happy, however it is not always enough itself. Sometimes even if every thing seems like great, we can feel somehow unhappy. Also, it can cause us to feel bad about why we are unhappy even if we have a good lives. Don't accuse yourself for that. It is happening in some part of our lives. It can be a chance to explore new pathways or it can guide you to explore your inside. It is being at peace with yourself. You can practice writing the things you would like to change in your life (daily tasks, relationships, emotions etc.), and you can score them. Then, maybe it is time to make them really happen. Hope it helps to your question. Best wishes,

Even if you may have a good life, you can sometimes may not be happy, or may feel an emptiness inside. Though you might have friends, family, good food, education, and so much you can be thankful for, you still could not feel happy because you might not feel like you are complete. It could be procrastination, previous unpleasant memories of other people who may have hurt, maybe because you haven’t found love yet, or maybe because you haven’t achieved a goal you were really determined on. These could all lead to your unhappiness, but it’s always better to check with a professional, such as a doctor. I hope this helps!

It basically has got something to do with your thoughts and with your mind. Happiness is not something that you can get from outside. Happiness is already there within you. Happiness is a decision. If you want to be happy, you will decide to be happy and you will definitely be happy. You have the supreme control over your emotions. You are the controller of you emotions. Nobody or nothing external can affect your emotions unless you give them the power to. So instead of seeing happiness as something that you receive from outside, look at it as an emotion that's always been within you to which you have the access to at anytime and anywhere.

sadness isn't always a logical thing! whether it's chemical, or even the result of something that you didn't know bothered you as much as it did. i've certainly seen that in a lot of people, even when their life situation gets better, and the things that were supposed to be upsetting them the most are no longer an issue, they still struggle with low mood. i guess it's just about talking it out, preferably a therapist, and identifying the little things that are gonna help keep you afloat until you can work out what's causing you the unhappiness, if anything

Happiness isnt a sense of having anything good, maybe you just havent found the purpose your life is looking for. Maybe you're not around the right people. Maybe you're not in an environment that will make you feel happy. You have to ask these questions to yourself to help you understand why YOU, yourself are not happy. That or you can talk to any of us here and we can help you reflect on that gray area you might not be able to mentally reach all by yourself. We're always here to help, never be afraid to contact anyone.

Life has lots of ups and downs. In life we can get so focused on the little things that sometimes we forget to be greatful for the things that matter most. When I am feeling down and out I go outside and get some fresh air. I truly stop to appreciate the people and things in my life that I take for granted. Then I focus on doing things that make me happy. It's not always going to be sunshine and rainbows but this has worked for the times when I am feeling fed up with life and all it has to offer. I hope this can help you a little bit. Good luck.

You could not be happy although you’re in a good situation because you wish you had something more, like a relationship or a specific talent. You could also be being held back by something that happened recently which is making you subconsciously upset without you thinking about it and realizing you’re thinking about it. You could make a list of what you’re happy and not happy about in your life and maybe try to get rid of some of the cons by trying a new hobby, making new friends, maybe even just taking more time for yourself, because self care is very important.