Truly happy? Been longer than I can remember...maybe I never have been idk. That's a very hard one to really define.

My "happiness" generally comes in short bursts... very short-lived and pretty much fleeting just as quickly as it comes.

I've learned to settle for satisfied, although something usually comes along within hours or days to erode that satisfaction as well.

I just try to find a bit of peace and solace in the little things... helping out a friend or stranger, accomplishing a task, confronting something difficult, etc...

I feel for you and your words truly hit home with me. All I can offer is support and a big hug. I truly hope that you can find some piece of mind somewhere.

Been awhile yes. I'd settle for being content which I'm not. In regards to the crying it's healthy and good for you. Holding it all in is what causes major depression and many mental health issues. The crying is releasing all the pain.

Hugs

i cry so much too.. ive been unhappy since my fiance left me.. im still in love with her and its horrible and i have panic attacks every day.. and dont want to get up like you..

Truly truly happy? Idk hubby had me crying at 6 am before I even had coffee in me. Happiness is elusive and it is an inner thing but so far I have not been able to achieve it.

Happy? Well it's been a while. Do not ge me wrong I still laugh and I love my family to pieces.. Its just hard that once the laughing stops bad thoughts fill the mind.. I'm praying to god that I get this job at the preschool near by.. I love working with little ones.. They have the power to melt all your problems away.. I look at my niece and I just smile as she's currently chewing my hand trying to get to my phone.. Little ones don't care if you mess up they just want someone to play with and someone to love/take care of them.. They have no judgment

I think the last time I was truly happy and felt excitement was when my first grandchild was born. I mean I usually feel even, not to happy not to sad. I guess that is because of the mood stabilizer I am on due to bi polar. Sometimes I miss the manic moods, that is when I felt happy and creative.

I hope you get that job at preschool, children are the best

My therapist keeps asking me what it will take for me to be happy. And I keep telling her I do not think I will ever be happy again. Too much has happened. My brother died. I never had children. My family was disfunctional. This answer seems to bother her.

But I am ok with it. I'm comfortable. I CAN laugh and smile. I DO enjoy things. It is what it is :-)

I was really happy for a few days this week...first time in a loooonnnggg time. I realized finally what to do to make myself happy....fades on and off though after a few days

I haven't been happy in a very long time. I hope that going back to school so I can get back to work will help my happiness level.

Annie