I have a good life why am I not happy?

Being happy is extremely hard, a lot of us tries for years to be, do everything possible, buy everything they want, but still they arent happy. To be happy you should: 1- Love yourself 2- Accept it 3- forgive it for anything 4- forget the bad things 5- Work on yourself 6- achieve any little thing every day 7- cut out everyone who makes you feel bad about yourself 8- actually know what makes you happy 9- be gentle on yourself I think we achieve happiness when we love and accept ourselves, when we give ourselves the time to enjoy the things we live everyday without thinking daily about what have taken away from us...

I often contemplate about this a lot.. there's so much that I have to be grateful for. I'm blessed with family and friends, having a roof over my head, health, etc., but I find myself questioning why I'm still unhappy. Am I just being ungrateful? What is so unfulfilling that's keeping me from happiness? I realize now that I really need to work on my mental health. Yes, there are always going to be things that are out of my control and left for the future to decide. And that's something that I need to accept. I can't control everything and I have to accept that. I need to focus on what I can control and focus on the positives in life, because then there are just going to be lists upon lists of things that I can find will make me ultimately unhappy.

Mental health is not always determined by whether or not your life is going well sometimes you are going to struggle and feel down but there are people who will listen to you and offer support in whatever way you need. People care about you and how you are doing and you are not alone in how you are feeling, there are so many people and resources out there that are means to help you and support you. You are not alone and there is always going to be someone who will try to uplift you in any way they can

We all have have a different definition of having a good life. Some of us consider us being married an essential part of having a good life. Some of us consider being independant as part of a happy life. What does having a life mean to you? Is having a good life having kids? Is it not having kids? Sometimes we create our own standards on what having a good life is to the point where we don't stop and consider why it is a part of it. Why is going to university an essential part of having a good life to some people? Doesn't going to univesity mean having to put in extra work? Added stress? Sometimes we forget that it isn't just about the final destination, it's about how you get there that gives the reason as to why it's a good life.

I have thought this at times in my life, too! I think many of us can relate. There are so many possibilities. “Good” does not necessarily mean fulfilling. “Peaceful” doesn’t necessarily equate to a higher quality of life. You might consider if your life is lining up with your personal values. You might consider if you are moving toward the direction of life goals that matter to you, or if you want to set new goals. You also might consider if you have any symptoms of depression. If a person has a chemical imbalance, such as in the case of clinical depression, it can really mess with emotions and thoughts. There are lots of depression symptom checkers online or you can speak to your doctor or a therapist to get professionally screened. I hope you are able to gain some understanding on your situation. Best wishes.

It's a common stigma that if you have a good life you can't be depressed. The truth is, anyone can go through depression or mental illness. There's nothing wrong with you for not being happy all the time just because your life is good by societal standards. People would say I have a good life too, yet I have chronic depression. There are no criteria or check boxes you need to tick. Stigma is challenging and I'm sorry that it has impacted you

In my experience, happiness often has very little to do with external circumstances. Things can be going great on the outside, but inside I feel empty. I've learned that, in my case, this is due to mental health challenges that have to be addressed before I can truly find happiness. For me, this has meant working with medical professionals, being part of a 12 Step recovery community, and practicing positive self-care techniques like meditation. Happiness is ultimately an inside job – the sort of thing to be nurtured from the inside out. I can face identical situations but be happy or very unhappy depending upon whether or not I am being positive and minful.

Depression doesn't care about how good you think your life may be. Sadness is still sadness even if you may think you don't have any reason for it. Your suffering isn't any less valid because someone else may have it worse. On paper, you may seem as though you have a good life, but think about what's been happening lately. Are you more stressed than usual? Has a specific event occurred that might contribute to your sadness? Is it just a general feeling? If so, you should consider speaking a professional. Your definition of "a good life" is different than anyone else's, so your sadness is different too.

I think sometimes we can simply overcomplicate situations. You may just be over-thinking, maybe by staying calm and enjoying yourself you may realise just how lucky and fortunate a person you are, which may solve the issue we have here! If not, you must remember that just because you have a good life it does not mean to say you are guaranteed to be happy. In fact, many people who do not have a good life are happy - so we can not try and compare both points. Take a look around you, what worries you? what things are going on in your life? How do people treat you? These are just a few questions you should ask yourself, and may show you the reasons as to why you feel the way you do!

I recently came crashing with the same situation myself. A good life doesn't necessarily mean we're automatically fulfilled. Try to analyze your thought process -- you will find the answer there -- I know it's upleasant to think more when you just want to shut your mind off but it really does help. Sometimes people need to get away from it all, and be alone for a week or two, sometimes even more. there is no shame in wanting to be solo for a while and recharge our batteries. For me, I needed to pick my hobby which i had quit -- writing. it helped me immensely. Please, take time to release your emotions. keeping them in is way worse..