Is it normal i feel like i’m being “too happy”?

I’ve gone through a lot of mental health issues, but lately I just thought to myself “screw it all and just focus on the positive!”

But it feels wrong. I feel like I’m setting myself up for disappointment, and that being happy all the time is just unnatural. And although I’m not really in the condition to save the world, I feel bad for basically ignoring any bad stuff I hear or read about.

Am I justified in feeling this way? Am I making sense?

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  • MrMercury24

    I was in the same position recently but life took a shit on me and now I'm back in a rut. I decided it only felt wrong because I wasn't used to it. It gets better eventually, you start to feel more normal. What did it for me was the positive reactions from the people around me.

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  • d0esnormalmatter

    It's good just be aware that it's not permanent. "True" or a permanent state of happiness doesn't exist. Lots of religions push that shit and it's really dumb and misleading. Find steady sources of enjoyment and purpose but try to avoid extremes either way.

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  • RoseIsabella

    I don't know about this too happy thing, because it's not something with which I'm familiar. I guess as long as your feeling of being "too happy" isn't fueled by cocaine, or manic episodes then I suppose it's okay.

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  • MrToxic

    It sounds like you're an anxious person with a lot of thoughts bubbling inside you. The choice to focus on yourself was absolutely a good choice and can do wonders in the long run. You're not making a bad decision by doing so. The only bad decision is allowing thoughts that you'll fall whilst trying to climb to a better frame of mind. Society as a whole tends to live by the idea that "Ignorance is bliss" and so they live within their own social bubbles, never peering out lest they see our flaws. What I'm trying to say is you shouldn't feel bad for having looked the other way regarding the negative things going on in the world. Sadly many do so. That said, you have the ability to change your views. You CAN do something and while you may not believe you can save the world, I believe you absolutely could!

    I was walking along the street when I came across a girl who was clearly distressed. She looked defeated and ready to take her own life. I introduced myself and asked if she was okay. The simple fact that I asked was enough for her to begin crying. It turned out nobody had asked her about her feelings before. She lived her life by the expectations of others. We talked for hours but ultimately, that was what she needed. To talk. I gave her my number and the number of a local therapy office that would gladly help. I said I'd gladly go with her if she needed any support. She hugged me tighter than anyone had ever done before. It was a hug full of emotion and life. That girl is happily married with a baby on the way and works as a teacher for the physically/mentally disabled. Her life flourished. Now she spreads that kindness to others, and they'll spread it on to those around them. That's how you change the world :)

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    • Thank you so much!

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      • MrToxic

        Happy to help ^_^ . Best of luck in your endeavours

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  • Nikclaire

    I usually shoot for a nice mild depression. That way I know I'm not about to go manic.

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  • Bazinga

    Mindlessly happy people are truly cringeworthy. Don't be mindlessly happy.

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    • d0esnormalmatter

      What does that mean exactly?

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