How to be Happy

[TheOfficialAG]

Really well made thread!

Globally, more than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. That is about 4.9% of the world’s population. I would assume that most people would wonder how to become happy again, how to overcome depressive thoughts. It takes a while, and it takes work. You have to want to be happy, it doesn’t come on it’s own sadly. I know, it’s easier said than done. I myself have been experiencing depression for nearly four years now, but I’ve gotten a lot better. I am not longer the pessimistic, negative Pyrrhic. I am now optimistic, positive, and overall happy.
I think in order to be happy you have to experience things; exciting things; dull things; emotions at both extremes of positive and negative. I think on some days you need to drink five cups of coffee and feel your heart all but explode in your chest, and on others you need to stay in bed, staring at the ceiling and humming songs that you can’t remember the names of. You have to climb a mountain so high that your ears ring, that every breath is a gasp for fresh air. You have to swim so deep that you feel the weight of water crushing your lungs. And through it all you’ll learn to cherish oxygen like you never did before. The key to happiness is appreciating the small things and not comparing yourself to others. The more you experience, the more you’ll realise how important it is to keep the tiny victories close to your heart, and the big wins in perspective. Experience will teach you invaluable lessons, especially when it pushes you to your limits. Don’t envy others; live your own life. And if you want to achieve happiness, no matter what, keep living it.
So here’s what I’ll say: maybe your life really sucks right now. Maybe you’re in a hole so deep you’ll need a miracle to climb back up. But if you make it out of this, you’ll be stronger, and you’ll have experience. You’ll be able to look back and say, ‘I can’t believe I made it.’ You’re alive because the fire inside of you burns brighter than the fire around you. If life can kill your hopes and dreams, it can also make them a reality, you just have to work hard and consistently. There are always opportunities; there are always new chances. Do whatever it takes to feel real again. Work towards the day when you can put this behind you. There is always hope. Listen to me, okay? Hope is being able to see light despite all of the darkness. There. Is. Always. Hope.

Here are some quotes that I've found to help me when I am feeling distressed :
Stay strong, it will get better. I know it’s stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.
Be the difference you want to see in the world.
Drive needs no push, passion needs no pull, motivation only needs you.
Don’t trust the things your heart tells you when it’s sad.
Don’t be a jerk, be kind to people. Give more than you take, and do it despite the fact that you only really like 7 people out of 500.
It’s okay to be a glowstick; sometimes we need to break before we shine.
It’s okay to live a life others don’t understand.
It’s okay to still be learning to love the parts of you that no one claps for.
As you get older things will seem more lame than before, nothing will change but you I promise.
Don’t base permanent decisions off of temporary emotions.
Everything works out. Even if it doesn’t feel okay for a long time, or even if it feels like things will never be okay again. Everything works out in the end.
I swear to god it will be okay, not today but one day.

**This thread is to not create flame**
This thread is to offer a helping hand to those who need it.
If you would like, please add some positive, encouraging, and supportive comments for everyone to read.
Thank you for reading!
I love you all, just a reminder.​

Swoopz is 100% right!

 

[bad2020]

Thanks for this thread. I feel that this can help people who are struggling with depression. However there are types of depression that nothing can heal. In my case nothing ever will stop my depression and my lack of will to live but I hold on and I encourage everyone to do the same. Life can be hard but you cannot succeed unless you fail. Within great times of sorrow we must dig ourselves out of our pit of despair and stand up to help others. Ask not what you can do for yourself but what you can do for others.

-bad2020

Here are some quotes that I've found to help me when I am feeling distressed : Stay strong, it will get better. I know it’s stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.

Nothing lasts forever, not even the cold November rain.

 

[J]

Pierick makes me happy on the inside c:

 

[Mamiamato24]

This video is very relevant

 

[_Pyrrhic]

This video is very relevant

Thank you for adding this video, hopefully people will watch this!

 

[TheOfficialAG]

Thank you for adding this video, hopefully people will watch this!

Add the video to your thread at the bottom!

 

[Jimmy | Intelligent]

Happiness comes from self-fulfilling things, I personally find happiness in making other people laugh and/or brightening up peoples days.

 

[Joshy]

Very nice thread!

 

[LilBub]

When you came to me to proof read this thread I was so grateful because it gave me a bit more hope for the future of mankind.
When I read through for you I told you it made me want to cry and I had to explain to you it was a happy cry.
I was happy because this thread let me remember what i've been through and to remember how far I've come and all the amazing things i've achieved in life.
When I was 13 I didn't see a future for myself, in fact, up until Feb this year I still was suffering with depression, self harm, anxiety/panic disorder and sleep paralysis, all things I eventually had no control over and it just became a part of me.
-trigger warning-
In February this year I was scheduled into a psychiatric hospital because I attempted to take my life, and although it was a really terrible thing that happened, I'm glad it did, because I hit rock bottom and I built myself back up from that, I fought for my own happiness and sometimes everyone just needs that kick in the butt to say "get up and fix this, you can do it".
I have learnt that in life the only thing you should rely on for your happiness is YOU!
You have control over how you feel and how things affect you, everyone has their own story and sometimes when you expect someone to be there for you, they have their own life to live and they may need someone there for them too, so it's up to you to fight your mind and to fight for yourself.

I believe that each and every human being is a lot stronger than they think they are and I believe that we all have this underlying strength and want for life.
As Pyrrhic stated above, life is about loving and acknowledging the little things!

One of my favorite quotes is:
"Air, Food and Water, that is the basic recipe for keeping the human body alive..
All the rest - Love, Laughter, Joy - Now that is what you're staying alive for."

Be strong, Be you!
You are all the way you were made to be and you are perfect.

 

[IceCarbonDiabloX]

How to achieve happiness?

One word (and a picture)

Puppies.

kittens>puppies

 

[_Pyrrhic]

Add the video to your thread at the bottom!

Done!

When you came to me to proof read this thread I was so grateful because it gave me a bit more hope for the future of mankind.
When I read through for you I told you it made me want to cry and I had to explain to you it was a happy cry.
I was happy because this thread let me remember what i've been through and to remember how far I've come and all the amazing things i've achieved in life.
When I was 13 I didn't see a future for myself, in fact, up until Feb this year I still was suffering with depression, self harm, anxiety/panic disorder and sleep paralysis, all things I eventually had no control over and it just became a part of me.
-trigger warning-
In February this year I was scheduled into a psychiatric hospital because I attempted to take my life, and although it was a really terrible thing that happened, I'm glad it did, because I hit rock bottom and I built myself back up from that, I fought for my own happiness and sometimes everyone just needs that kick in the butt to say "get up and fix this, you can do it".
I have learnt that in life the only thing you should rely on for your happiness is YOU!
You have control over how you feel and how things affect you, everyone has their own story and sometimes when you expect someone to be there for you, they have their own life to live and they may need someone there for them too, so it's up to you to fight your mind and to fight for yourself.

I believe that each and every human being is a lot stronger than they think they are and I believe that we all have this underlying strength and want for life.
As Pyrrhic stated above, life is about loving and acknowledging the little things!

One of my favorite quotes is:
"Air, Food and Water, that is the basic recipe for keeping the human body alive..
All the rest - Love, Laughter, Joy - Now that is what you're staying alive for."

Be strong, Be you!
You are all the way you were made to be and you are perfect.

Aw Danni, I love you very very much. Stay strong. <3

 

[Hovic]

How to achieve happiness?

One word (and a picture)

Puppies.

I swear we need to talk. You remind me of me. Except older. I think...