Are there really more depressed and angry people than happy ones now?

[Finchie40]

When I go out in public It seems like so many people keep to themselves and a lot of people look depressed angry and upset about pretty much everything like there is barely any dignity and respect anymore, and people seem more disrespectful and rude to each other , over little thing as well. I also notice there has been a lot more fighting amongst each other as well , especially 4th of July , there were a lot of fights breaking out all over the place. So is it me or do you sense the same thing as well? I know the economy is pretty Much shit right now with the costs rising and a lot of people are struggling which could be the reason as well , what do you think?

[Crimsyjo]

Government, society, Internet- humans are getting reduced to numbers amd data and robotic entities expected to be productive like worker bees. We are forced to work long just to survive financially or for obligation to raising family. They keep us in line by making sure most of us are trapped between a ceiling and floor. We can do better or worse than others enough to make us not give up the endurance of life. But it's capped by tax amd bills and requirements to keep us never having so much that we can reduce our productivity and obligations to actually pursue meaning in life outside obligation. Some people accept this or don't even realise. But we are not dumb robots. We know. We see it. But we are powerless. So that causes depression, stress and less cooperation because the state also sets us against eachother on purpose to prevent rebellion amd uprising. It's a controlled chaos introduced on purpose.

Meaning of life has been stripped away. Chemicals and fake happiness sold as consumer products (feeding the worker bee necessity) is driving people to need to numb out which is increasing drugs, gambling, alcoholism and any escapism from our prison.

Is it any wonder the world has gone to shit? Who had energy for compassion and empathy when in their own acute suffering?

[sage2021]

Yeh, and when I do show dignity and respect I don't get the same thing in return. People don't seem to appreciate nice people anymore so why bother being nice anymore?

[strateguy632]

no. they are louder and write anonymous often but are the same few people. democrats are bitter and feel guilty and hopeless but less of them than optimistic republicans who voted trump who won even popular vote when democrats can't cheat using mail in tricks or hiring voters.

[strateguy632]

i mentioned 44% sad liberals, today somewhere. but relevant to this depression. here is the quote 'liberals are 45% of those who have poor mental health' more than double depression anxiety etc. than conservatives 19%.

[Micheal6918]

There are more depressing people than happy ones this time based on finance and other things that might be bothering a lot of people

[usernameobvious]

Lol 😆 some folks are misery guts's.

Just focus on yourself and your joy :) as I do

[usernameobvious]

@Finchie40 while my life isn't perfect, I'm sure riding high, that the Good God Above. ☁️ 😁

[usernameobvious]

*thanks to the Good God Above

[AgentG111]

Honestly not sure I don't go seeking those folks out but dealing with them and more in the public is doesn't seem so in my area.

[been_burned_b4]

Hmmm, after all look at the current administration... could be why people are depressed, angry and upset. Ya think?

[exitseven]

I think it makes a difference where you are. My father used to say that he never saw anyone smile in Harvard Square.

[Finchie40]

Pittsburgh PA and I saw the same thing in New Jersey as well

[exitseven]

Both democrsat run places./ Look at people in Florida. They are always smiling.

[Finchie40]

True, that’s why I want to leave this area

[exitseven]

Mee too.

[DirtyOldMan777]

yes. tanks to fear-mongering media.