HI
I read your post with particular interest. I was treated for Depression & Anxiety for quite a few years, culminating with 4 yrs. of cognitive therapy. Am well now, but credit much of the progress to falling in love with a wonderful, patient man though my counselor creditted it all to me.
Whatever, - I feel great these days (except for the lack of desire that I posted about).
However, I've known a couple people like you that say while they feel okay, they don't seem to have much enjoyment of life.
There have been a very few studies that perhaps you have a defective gene, like those few who can't recognize faces or understand humor. Wanted to leave this with you as a possiblity for your problem. There may be a drug protocol out there specifically for you. Have you investigated any clinical trials?
I know you must be very frustrated, an emotion I'm far too well aquainted with. I'm hoping this may guide you towards being happy.
And also consider the possiblity that maybe your take on your expectation of happiness may be from a perspective different than what is right for you. Not trying to be snarky, but maybe you're expecting to be in a great mood all or even 50% of the time. I'd say, upon practical applications, happiness/contentment could realistically be achieved less than 50% to 15% of the time.
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HI
August 12, 2009 - 12:51pmI read your post with particular interest. I was treated for Depression & Anxiety for quite a few years, culminating with 4 yrs. of cognitive therapy. Am well now, but credit much of the progress to falling in love with a wonderful, patient man though my counselor creditted it all to me.
Whatever, - I feel great these days (except for the lack of desire that I posted about).
However, I've known a couple people like you that say while they feel okay, they don't seem to have much enjoyment of life.
There have been a very few studies that perhaps you have a defective gene, like those few who can't recognize faces or understand humor. Wanted to leave this with you as a possiblity for your problem. There may be a drug protocol out there specifically for you. Have you investigated any clinical trials?
I know you must be very frustrated, an emotion I'm far too well aquainted with. I'm hoping this may guide you towards being happy.
And also consider the possiblity that maybe your take on your expectation of happiness may be from a perspective different than what is right for you. Not trying to be snarky, but maybe you're expecting to be in a great mood all or even 50% of the time. I'd say, upon practical applications, happiness/contentment could realistically be achieved less than 50% to 15% of the time.
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