A few times a year, I get really depressed and can't enjoy things in live anymore?

[Anonymous]

I've been extremely depressed a few years ago because of situation at home and I was being bullied and I went to therapy for that and then I felt a lot better and I was able to enjoy live again, but..

After that, I didn't get bullied anymore, got a lot of friends and my home situation was almost stable, but a few times a year, I get depressed again. It's a different kind of depression though. I don't cry myself to sleep or anything but I get energyless and I can't feel joy in things anymore, like hanging out with friends and feel like live is pointless, but in the back of my head, I know that's not true.

Can anyone relate to this? And so, what do you do about it? I mean, I can still laugh and smile, but I don't feel the joy I used to feel.

[summiter]

Is it a seasonal thing? Many people get depressed during the short winter days. Try to get outside everyday and get some sun on your face. Exercise is also very important in keeping up a good attitude on life. It is normal to have some down days. Try to focus on the things that make you happy and let the things that make you sad vanish from your thoughts.

[Asker]

I do have winter depression indeed, but I also have it in summer and spring. I bike everyday to school. I bike around 18 kilometres a day and do martial arts once a week and ride horses. I meet up with friends at least every Friday to keep contact, but I don't really know why, but I can't get happiness from all those things.

[summiter]

You are doing things right. Keep getting some sun on you face even if it is only for a few minutes every day.

[Asker]

Thank you for your opinion. I didn't thought anyone would react on this question