Life struggles

[whatadream24]

Why is it a struggle sometimes when you thought that your life was already perfect and not a single thing could even possibly make it any more perfect? I am a Buddhist, have been studying and practicing for 2 years now and it’s been such a life saver but recently I’ve been so down in the dumps and I don’t really have much motivation to do the things I used to do alll the time. Any advice on how to bring back my happy spark back will be very welcomed

[BluePeppermint]

Did anything specific happen that caused you to be down in the dumps? I'm not a doctor or anything close to one, but it sounds like you may have a little depression. I have a lot of depression, but it's managed well with medication.

[whatadream24 in reply to BluePeppermint]

Recently I moved to a new apartment with my boyfriend and it instantly changed my life. I thought it would be nice but I’m surrounded by so many people now. It’s an apartment complex and my last place was out in the country and peaceful. I miss it so much honestly. I was around nature and had a place to walk every morning with my dog and now I don’t even do that anymore. I don’t really do much that I used to do and it is sad

[BluePeppermint in reply to whatadream24]

Oh no, I'm sorry the move hasn't gone the way you expected. Are there any trails near you that you can walk your dog? Is moving back to the country an option? I know things are hard on pretty much everyone right now and I think we all just need to do what makes us happy. Since I can't travel right now, I've been spending more time at my parents house. They don't live all that far from me, but I don't drive. I had also been going to my brother's to visit him, my SIL and my niece, but we were recently put on lock down again and they don't want any visitors.

[whatadream24]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Each day is getting a little bit better but I do catch myself crying more often than not. I am sadly not around nature like I used to be and I thrive in nature so it’s so draining where I live now but I’m doing the best I can!

[Pat9]

just think if life was good back then it is still the same world and should become good again .. you have stopped focusing on being calm I would guess and have let world troubles take over.. calm your mind and refocus and you will be fine again xx

[whatadream24 in reply to Pat9]

Aw, thank you so much Pat I have let things bother me so much. I need to start seeing the good in the recent changes in my life!