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edr1961
edr1961
I am on wellbutrin,xanax and i cant remember what its like to be happy.
koolman
koolman
I'm not on nor have ever been on meds. I prefer exercise and comedy entertainment. I've heard that meds dull emotional pain...and they also dull emotional joy.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
I think you have to be happy to feel happy. Sort of like 'what does thirsty feel like?" .... sorta.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Wellbutrin and Xanax do not make anyone happy. Happiness is a mental function .. there is no medication for (real) happiness. It comes from within us .. we have to nourish it and 'bring it forth'.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I am always depress too. Touch can make me feel good. I am still looking for this person to touch me for free. Sex can make a person feel good. Exercises can help. There are books teach one how to get natural high. Then alot of people take drug, citteral, alcohol, sugar. to feel better. Please do not take those.
kasandra
kasandra
I think you have to find something that you really like to do, and try to do something everyday that will help you go to a good place. I know it can be a struggle, but I am slowly realizing that only you can make you happy.

Hugs to you,
Sandy
heretic
heretic
I have never been happy in my life. I wouldn't have a clue what it felt like.
wintershawl
wintershawl
I don't look to my meds to make me happy. I expect my meds to keep me level.

Take some time to think about things in the past that gave you a happy feeling. Even if it is small. For instance, I love having fresh flowers. So, sometimes when I'm sad, I'll just go to the store and buy a small bunch of flowers. It's a small thing, but it brings the feeling of happiness.
jenkat3
jenkat3
what goes up must come down. i just try to stay at an equilibrium.
happy one day, sad the next. it all comes from thinking, which leads to thoughts which lead to emotions, and emotions lead to depression most likely thinking about the past or future. the key is to get a grip on the excessive non-stop thinking. that will surely drive you mad.
Heathersfaith
Heathersfaith
All very good replies, amazing actually
edr1961
edr1961
very grateful forallcomments,jenkat3 you hit it thenail on the head.i am always thinking bout past and future.Whati should have done and what i should do.Tryingto get over guilt feelings some days arebetter than others.
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