Am I depressed why don’t I ever feel happy?

[Anonymous]

Is there reasons why I could be depressed? Yes but I honestly feel like I can’t be happy. I already am I serious person and not a smiley one. I have a resting bitch face which makes things even worse and probably make me feel intimidating. Maybe those things don’t have nothing to do with each other or maybe I’m just insecure about myself. I just don’t know what to do. Oh and let’s not talk about my social anxiety ugh. What can I do to make me feel better I just feel empty every single day and I’m tired of hiding from people. I know everybody has there on problems but this is my problem 😞

[Oliverlogan263]

There are a few possible reasons you may be struggling with persistent low mood:

• Clinical depression - This is a mental illness characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, lack of motivation and pleasure in activities you once enjoyed. It can cause difficulty feeling happy.

• Underlying medical condition - Hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues and other health problems can potentially impact mood and increase depression risk.

• Stress overload - Constant stress from work, school, relationships or other demands can take a toll on your mental wellbeing over time and lead to depressive symptoms.

• Negative thought patterns - Rumination, worrying too much and harsh self-criticism can contribute to a more negative and pessimistic mindset that keeps you from feeling joy.

• Genetics - Depression and mood disorders often run in families and have hereditary components. You may be predisposed if close relatives struggle with similar issues.

• Lifestyle factors - Poor diet, insufficient sleep, lack of sunlight exposure and limited exercise and socializing can all negatively impact mood and happiness.

To feel better, I'd recommend:

• Seeking medical help - A doctor can rule out physical causes and recommend treatment options if needed. Therapy and/or antidepressants may help.

• Practicing self-care - Prioritizing a nutritious diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep and social support. These lifestyle changes can boost your mood.

• Challenging negative thoughts - Learning cognitive behavioral techniques to recognize and dispute automatic negative thoughts that fuel depression.

• Gaining new perspectives - Reading, journaling, meditation and other spiritual practices can give you fresh insights and tools for moving past difficult emotions.

Constantly feeling empty and lacking joy may be signs of depression, so I do encourage speaking with a medical professional for evaluation and recommended next steps. In the meantime, focusing on healthy lifestyle changes and coping skills can help improve your mood, even if only slightly at first. I hope this perspective provides some clarity and direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

[DarkWinterNights]

I think you answered your own question. You’re at least 25, what are you doing with your life? Are you achieving your goals? Do you have any goals? Are you actively dating? Do you want to settle down? Do you want to focus on a career instead? If you are relatively successful, how are your friendships?


You need to map out your 5 and 10 year goals and start listing ways to achieve them. You need to find a purpose or you will continue to get more and more depressed.

[Anonymous]

We are all designed to have fellowship with our God. When we do not, then we forget His promises and are led astray:

Proverbs 4:20-22

20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

[Opinion Owner]

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[Bairavaa01]

What kind of faggot believes in depression? Afterall, depression is just an illusion.

When you feel down, there must always be a source which is the root of your so called depression.

Become a better person, hit gym etc.