What do you when nothing in life makes you happy anymore?

Stop taking the pill, it’s creating chemical imbalance. Your body manufactures those chemicals naturally. Not to mention that when your body does it it’s always in perfect balance and proportion with no side effects. As you stop taking it, in time, you’ll find your ability to focus on the positive aspects and joys of life increasing very greatly and quite rapidly.

FIND YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE!!!!

ask yourself: why are you here?
what is the reason that you are here?
(this is where religion comes in)

also find a passion to do.

there’s a book called Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

it’s a good book check it out from the library or buy it

find new things to do…spread your interests.

Someone once told me happiness is an inside job. I have learned that I cannot fix an internal problem with an external solution. I must work on me, and believe me, I have found that to be a full time job.

this is actually a great question for all of us. i think that many of us become so beaten down just by the world we live in, the day-to-day stresses and issues. many times, we develop these little chemical imbalances which make it so difficult to force ourselves to be thankful even though we know that we should be. i think that you should go and do something that you really enjoy this week, whether by yourself or with someone whose company you enjoy. i think that making an effort to schedule that kind of time for yourself once a week might help lift your spirits.

another great stress and depression reliever is exercise. if you already have an exercise program, stick with it even when you don’t feel like it. if you don’t have one, start walking…anything to get the positive endorphines flowing.

now, try to look at the cup half full every day instead of half empty. when you catch yourself thinking a negative thought about any aspect of your life, stop, look at it, and ask yourself…is this really that bad? if the answer is no…then release it and move on. if the answer is yes, it could be a sign that you need to make some changes.

one possible reason for your underlying depression could be living in denial…maybe there are some things in your life that need to be changed (even if change is painful) in order for you to move on and be happy and free. remember…in the words of scott peck, author and m.d….the #1 reason for neurosis is denial…feel your feelings, both good and bad. don’t ignore your heart.

wow, sorry to hear that ur struggling with depression, maybe talk to ur psychologist about things you could do, but in my opinion best thing you can do is find a partner, like a girlfriend. that can really help with depression more than anything else i find, even tho i struggle in that area. Also maybe find a group of friends u can hang out with, by joining a club or something. And u should take a vacation and travel to somewhere in the world you have always wanted to go, just to give u a change in perspective. those are best things i can tell u , hope it helps . goodluck

p.s. and in regards to the pill ur taking, if its presribed it probably would be smart to stop taking it. try some natural cures for ur depression such as 5-htp to balance ur seritonin levels.

stop taking your meds, workout, and seek out happiness. It is not magic you have to look for it, just like you would w/ anything else you truly want.

.K so i know how you feel. I have had depression and know how this feels. I have anxiety attacks very often. Maybe try getting a girlfriend that you want to get serious with and maybe try getting married. That really gives you something to be excited everyday for the rest of your life. Sorry if i misspelt anything.

The CURE is to refocus your life outward. Forget about pleasing yourself – it’s obviously old hat to you now. Look for a way to improve someone else’s life – say a kid without a parent, or some housebound invalid, or just maybe teach someone how to read. You seem to have forgotten that humans can enjoy life through watching someone else enjoy it – called “living vicariously”, as you probably know. Also, try being really honest with yourself about what is worth HAVING in life. THINGS aren’t worth a lot of energy; friendships are. Learning a skill is.
We’re at a bad time in history right now, what with the planet and many of its species threatened by our wasteful selfish ways. But there MAY be hope for us, so get on board with people who are trying to salvage the good stuff – it’ll make your remaining time worthwhile. Good luck.

You could read the Tao te Ching (use the link below.) It’s my favorite book. Do you know what Buddha says? Life is suffering.
Yeah, all of it.
And suffering is caused by desire (desire, lust, expectations, standards.)
I think you have to realize the truth about the nature of the universe before you can see your part in it.

Volunteer to help people who don’t have the means to do for themselves. Hospital, retirement home, soup kitchen, etc. In other words quit feeling sorry for yourself and go do some good for someone. It will make you feel good as well help you to realize just how good you have it and how lucky you are. Good luck.

Happiness comes from within you. A job, a place to live and a car are necessities in life but they don’t make us who we are. People (especially in America) are so focused on things and acquiring more things and having “everything” that they lose focus on themselves. It’s a good step that you are asking yourself what will make you happy. I have started this process not too long ago. I saw “The Secret” DVD, if you haven’t watched it yet I highly recommend it (included the link below to their website).

I have learned that happiness is a choice. An anti-depressant can be good if someone is clinically depressed (I used to work in social services so I have seen a lot). But it’s not going to fix you internally, in your soul, where it counts. Here are some things I have been doing in my own quest for happiness:

1. APPRECIATE THINGS – This is talked much about in The Secret and really, the Secret is not a secret at all. It’s a way of life that has been written about for thousands of years. This is just the modern version. You said you want to appreciate life. Then you have to start really paying attention. If you see a beautiful sunrise, say so. Think about how it makes you feel. Or appreciate the warm weather because you know it means you can be outside after work. Whatever. It can be the tiniest thing, but just starting to get in the HABIT of appreciating will make it easier to do.

2. PRAY – I can’t stress this enough. To whatever higher power you believe in, spend time in prayer. Count your blessings in prayer.

3. LOOK FOR THE POSITIVE – This is really hard, because I have a tendency to be a raging pessimist. I am currently reading “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale. Excellent book and again, nothing that we haven’t heard before, but it’s presented in such a way that you don’t want to stop reading. The more you think positively, that’s what you get back. (Reap what you sow, etc). If all you’re thinking about is how life sucks (not saying you are, just an example) then life will suck!

4. DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE – If you hate your job, ask God (or your higher power) to guide you to where you need to be in order to find happiness. Or if you have an idea already, ask for that. Focus on what you want to do. Picture yourself already doing it. Get in touch with how doing what you love makes you feel. Ask for the right people to come into your life. The whole notion of “show me a sign” isn’t that off – you just have to pay attention and look for it. Or if your job is okay, then spend more time on a hobby or other interest that you love. Make time for it. There should always be time in your day to do something just for you. It’s rejuvenating and it allows you more positive energy to give out to others.

5. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY – Exercise, eat right, get sleep. Three simple things doctors beat into our heads constantly. But it’s true. Self worth shouldn’t be directly related to our physical appearance, but for most it’s hard to separate the two. Exercise also releases endorphins which naturally elevate your mood. Meditate. I use iTunes podcasts, which are free and just download them onto my iPod. Almost every night I listen to a meditation podcast or just a musical meditation before bed. Calms me down, helps me relax and focus.

6. TAKE TIME FOR OTHERS – Even if it’s something small. Don’t be in such a rush – hold the door for someone, or chat up someone in line at the checkout counter. It makes the time go by faster and you might even make someone’s day. Smile at people. Don’t pretend you are the only one on the sidewalk. It’s amazing how these tiny interactions make YOU feel, but at the same time you could be making someone else feel good, too.

These are just some ideas. You may have to play around to find what works for you. But I highly recommend you do some research into books on positive thinking and the like. We live in a very difficult world, but we do have the power to control how we react to it. Good luck to you!

You are not alone on this one. I know the feeling well and just when you think you might be doing a bit better it grabs you by the throat and throws you to the floor. You have had some really good answers here and some very kind people seem to care about you. Did you notice that? If you did notice how did you feel about that? Make a plan for each day and in that plan include a job, project, or lesson that you have been putting off because you don’t have the energy or the interest to do it. Then follow that plan and make sure you do the task. Each day have a plan, I know that this seems dumb but this little bit of work will help you get through each day, which is actually what a lot of people are doing instead of living life to the fullest. Your medications make you numb so you do not stress on and on about things, but that numbness stops you from feeling the good things too. Don’t stop your medications, ask your doctor if you can start decreasing them to see if you can manage on your own or perhaps if your medications are new to you you may need to increase them (preferably not). I do not know how old you are or what your wisdom level is at, but my guess is that you are spiritually drained, sort of like your organs, especially your heart turned to sawdust. What once brought tears of joy to your eyes or made your heart sore with delight simply doesn’t do it for you anymore. A couple of things make a difference for me and I actually find myself smiling a bit more and even getting a bit heart happy. Try listening to some music. Listen to different types of music until you find something that makes your toes tap. Next start to think about your life, start back as early as you can remember and think about who you were and what you liked to do. Keep moving up the years and see if you can recognize a time when you had something happen that really hurt or shocked you. Something that made your world change. There may be nothing that really stands out but I bet there is some stage in your life that did not give you the support or good feelings that you would have liked to have had. My guess is that you have gone through your life handling everything in a mature adult manner?? You internalize your stress?? You have given every ounce of your blood to do the right thing and be the right kind of person. Now you are hollow. Guess what. You need to fill yourself up again. Take care of yourself. Treat yourself to a massage. Tell yourself that you don’t have to try anymore, just be yourself. Think about the things you enjoyed doing as a child. You don’t do those things anymore because you grew up right? Did you want to be a truck driver but became an accountant instead? Did you love colour and design but someone else decided that wasn’t for you? Buy yourself a colouring book and a box of crayons. Make sure the book has pictures of what you once wanted to be or do but didn’t get to. Colour and dream. When you have a bit of energy take a course, attend a lecture or go to a place where these dreams take place. Start with buying a magazine if the other is too much right now. If you love animals but don’t have a pet, get one. Pets love you unconditionally and that is what you need. Attend a church of your choice. If that doesn’t suit your spiritual needs try reading up on the New Age spiritual happenings. You are vulnerable right now so stick with the light reading such as angels, ghosts, ESP, and perhaps fortune telling. Take your soul on a journey to find where it belongs. It is a long and slow journey to wellness but it does not have to be boring. Something will click for you. It is best if you keep busy even if you are tired or down. You will have your ups and downs. Cuddle your old Teddy bear when you are just too blah…a nice cup of peppermint tea and a cookie too. I hope I have helped you. Take care and good luck.

First, it is good and lucky to have a job , a car , a place to live . But it seems that you still have not find joy in your life. Well, life is short. It is important for us to live happily because we may not know what will happen to us any second.This is what I remind myself everyday. Usually most of us are not contented with what we have. That is what making us upset! Think it over, we only get to live once. Why don’t we live happily. Start to appreciate the things and people around you. Sometimes it is not the material stuff that makes us happy. It also the way we think and the way we accept our lives. Be optimistic in everything we do. always look for brighter and good things. From there you will learn to be happy even during the rainy days. Remember there is always something good in everything we do. It just we have to believe in it and find it.
TIPS: Always think of people who are worst than you where they can’t even have a comfortable life as you have now.From there every moment you life , you will always be happy with what you have. every morning you wake up , feel lucky to be here and that is what makes you happy. remember you only live once ..so make the best of it!