I am truly sorry that winning a good chunk of money did not lift your spirits. How about taking some of that money and buying something nice and sweet for yourself? For me to get a glimpse of happiness, I find that helping others helps me. So maybe you could buy your daughter and/or grandchildren something fun/nice/sweet. Are they close enough to you to take them out to dinner? How about an overnight stay at a hotel with a water park if the grandkids are old enough?
Just sayin' That maybe if you put the money to some good use, it would lift your spirits by making someone else happy.
Take care, BB

Maybe money isn't what you needed to make you happy.

Maybe you haven't lost enough to know what you have.

Maybe you just have to love yourself as much as you love others. (Currently trying this one.)

Maybe you need a nap.

Maybe you would like to feel strong or like you've accomplished something.

I echo what cyressmoon just said...........good luck with it all the same x

Guess it just goes to show: For us who have the affliction of depression, a lot of money, or a little money, don't make any difference. Been there, done that, and it SUX.

How about a hugg?

I don't get this bad often. But when I do it really bites. I try to keep myself busy with volunteer work and I belong to the Red Hats. But sometimes it just gets the best of me. I was just compalining. I'm glad we won the money. We are remodeling our house and its all out of pocket. We worked hard to pay off our house and our car in six years. Unfortunately we totalled the car on Christmas Day so here comes more debt. We have been trying to get away from any kind of debt so we can save for retirement. I am already 48 and my husband is 55. Late to be planning our future. But like I said I was just complaining.

I know the feeling. I hate it when I have to fake being happy. Congrats on your winnings though.

Today is another day. Support for you! I am 64, and retired. My wife and I were successful in our plans for retirement; at least, so far. Better that you are planning now. Many do not, and the financial guys are always saying that a failure to plan is a plan for failure.

Peace and Strength be with you!!!

it doesent seem fair or roght does it i know what you mean i go through that at times to not so much now but still sometimes i do it sucks ...........i like byzbees answer for you .................i was with the red hats for a while .............sorry to here about the car was everyone all ok...........complaning is good you need to get it out and i am here to listen .......take care of your self .....god bless you

Sometimes when you're feeling low nothing can put a smile on your face that goes further than your mouth. I know what you mean when you say you just want to be happy, and it sucks that even good things don't have the power to lift our spirits on bad days. I have always found one thing that soothes and leaves me feeling hopeful, but when I'm really miserable I won't do it, because I can't bear the sensation of hope and joy for a few minutes only to lose it again.

We're deep, aren't we lol! Anyway, that one thing is walking in the woods, but it has to be a sunny day. In contrast to the reactions of "normal" people in the face of something nice, we feel the absence of joy even more keenly. It totally DOES stink.

It's hard for me to show any emotions most of the time. So I know how you feel. I always thought it was my meds but I'm not so sure.

I find sometimes when I'm really down it helps to spend some time with nature. I live right beside a river so it is easy for me. I am a spiritual person and connecting with nature also helps me to connect with God.

That may not be for you. But still there is a calmness that comes from trying to appreciate your surroundings.