I have not really felt happiness in years, but it has few detrimental effects. Is this considered depression?
It has been a long time since I have really been happy. However, I still carry on with life, and have no problem doing the things I know are for my own good. I am probably better at my job than anyone else where I work, and I work out daily. In fact, there have been some benefits due to my inability to feel happiness. I used to drink a lot, but without the euphoric effect, alcohol only caused problems for me. As a result, I managed to give it up all together. I have also stopped eating out of boredom, and lost 40 lbs. Though it has also been nearly impossible to maintain romantic relationships, and friendships have suffered as well. I have found that most people are simply looking to be happy, and if I do not share this desire, relationships are difficult to maintain. Still, I do not have strong negative feelings either. The best way to describe it would be that I do not feel much of anything at all. Though I do not know why. I admit that I miss the sensation of happiness, but I have seen that I do not need it. Is this a form of depression?
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No, it’s not really depression.
I have the same thing, though I have managed to maintain steady relationships while this has been going on (2 years & 4 months)
It’s just the gray emotional area, no major ups and downs. It’s not so bad once you get used to it. Hobbies help kill time
I was about to post a question on here when I read yours!
I don’t know if I have an answer for you but I am feeling exactly the same!
I retired this year and have been on medication for depression for some years, however, I can’t say I feel really depressed, just feel nothing!
I can’t say that I am happy, but just get through life.
I live alone, as I expect you do, but don’t mind that either.
You are at work, which does give you some life, you probably are quite a serious person and would like to have quite serious friends-there is nothing wrong with that!
You probably think that being a happy person means that they are quite shallow- but that is not always the case.
I think to, eventually, answer your question, is that I do think you have mild depression-which I think could be rectified by finding a loving, special person!
Keep all options open!
Don’t be like me and become a recluse and not want to do anything at all with your life!
Good Luck