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[Shriendly]

Does anyone have any suggestions for finding more joy in my life? I am just so sad most of the time. I have a lot of good things in my life but all I seem to focus on is the bad. I have been on meds and in counseling for over 35 years and still struggle. Don’t know what to do. Can’t live like this forever.

[Hidden]

Hi 👋🏽 x

If I have a lot of time where I’m not doing anything thats when my brain seems to go into overdrive... do you find thats the case with you too? If so can you fill it up maybe volunteering or joining clubs or reading,painting etc .

When i have a full busy day I tend to feel better.

But to be honest sometimes nothing helps me 😔

Hope you feel better soon x

[Shriendly in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, Hope. It is true I feel better when I busy. Sometimes it’s just hard to get motivated. I have applied to be a volunteer at a hospital, and when Sept comes I will start substitute teaching again. I need to keep finding ways to stay busy and keep from dwelling on negative things. I’ll keep plugging along and try to count my many blessings.

[Hidden in reply to Shriendly]

That’s amazing ! Keep us updated on how you get on if you like x would love to know 💕

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I have found the best we can have in this life is peace and contentment. We live in a changing world. With change comes the possibility of sad and negative times. Maybe making a list a of all the joyful things/experiences you have might help you refocus on the joy? What helps me is just living hour by hour of everyday. I try not to think far ahead.