Poll of the Day > how do you experience happiness/euphoria without drugs/drinking or exercise?

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RJP_X
02/25/24 2:58:31 PM
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only time i get it is through hypomania, but haven't had it in forever. otherwise nothing works. any more simper suggestions?

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rjsilverthorn
02/25/24 3:27:50 PM
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Cats.
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ReturnOfFa
02/25/24 3:31:24 PM
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I smoke weed too much unfortunately, but definitely animals of any kind for me.

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ReturnOfFa
02/25/24 3:31:46 PM
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hiking/walking too, doesn't have to be intense or difficult

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Metalsonic66
02/25/24 3:40:23 PM
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Poopin'

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RJP_X
02/25/24 3:46:39 PM
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BoomerKuwanger posted...
Why are you against exercising

Edit: I realized this might have come off as ableist. Do you have some kind of notable physical disability? If you don't, then you can exercise
tarsal coalition in both feet.

also been doing some stuff with weights as of late and my mood don't improve at all. sometimes worse and feel like its a waste of time. :c

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josh
02/25/24 4:59:04 PM
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What hobbies you got?

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ReturnOfFa
02/25/24 5:06:00 PM
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sorry i missed the excercise bit if hiking is difficult

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RJP_X
02/25/24 5:14:27 PM
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josh posted...
What hobbies you got?
video games, anime, and music. although they aren't always guaranteed joyful, especially each year that goes by it only worsens.

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Muscles
02/25/24 5:15:32 PM
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Reading a great book, listening to a great song, sure drugs might enhance those but they bring me happiness either way.

I would like to say sports too but it's been a while for that.

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josh
02/25/24 5:15:53 PM
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Listening to music or playing music?

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RJP_X
02/25/24 5:18:19 PM
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josh posted...
Listening to music or playing music?
listening, i don't have the tools to play it, i sing and rap to myself quite a bit though as long as no one's around, whether songs that are on my mind, or original lyrics.

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josh
02/25/24 5:20:13 PM
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RJP_X posted...
listening, i don't have the tools to play it, i sing and rap to myself quite a bit though as long as no one's around, whether songs that are on my mind, or original lyrics.

To answer your original question something I do to be happy is to sit or lie down in a dark room and listen to a favourite or interesting album with headphones on or earphones in. When's the last time you actively listened to some music?

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RJP_X
02/25/24 5:31:11 PM
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josh posted...
To answer your original question something I do to be happy is to sit or lie down in a dark room and listen to a favourite or interesting album with headphones on or earphones in. When's the last time you actively listened to some music?
you know... in my teens and early 20's music was my life, i actually wanted to be an artist. been sheltered for years now and have this mentality with music that i must be doing something while listening, whether it be grinding in a game, or doing chores. never anymore do i just... you know, just forget about everything else and simply listen to the music. not sure where that mentality came from.

this year i picked up on the music again 'a bit' after months of really not even bothering unfortunately. but its still nowhere near the amount i use to. there are so many album's i've probably missed out over the years, and many i'm probably unaware of as well. sometimes i'll find surprise that an artist dropped albums i didn't even know of. back in my teens/early 20's i'd keep a lot more track lol.

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josh
02/25/24 5:37:48 PM
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I think you should try it. Put some dedicated time aside, browse through some music, read some reviews/articles on your computer/phone then take it to another room and just listen through it. Might help your creative side too if being an artist is still something you want to pursue.

I'm not saying you do this, but I think a lot of us put on Youtube, anime, video games and music just to distract us from thinking too much rather than something to actually enjoy. I know sometimes I definitely do this.

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RJP_X
02/25/24 5:48:51 PM
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josh posted...
I think you should try it. Put some dedicated time aside, browse through some music, read some reviews/articles on your computer/phone then take it to another room and just listen through it. Might help your creative side too if being an artist is still something you want to pursue.

I'm not saying you do this, but I think a lot of us put on Youtube, anime, video games and music just to distract us from thinking too much rather than something to actually enjoy. I know sometimes I definitely do this.
maybe that's my problem, everything is an attempt to distract myself from my racy anxiety thoughts, and of course the depression as well, but having a tough time finding relief even though these things use to.

not sure if i could become a music artist anymore, use to have much higher interest in doing so though. my drive for anything has really been shot down more and more with each passing year however. :'c

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josh
02/25/24 6:06:21 PM
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I've never had depression or anxiety so feel welcome to disregard my advice but I know simply doing my old hobbies doesn't bring me much fulfillment (and therefore happiness/satisfaction). I gotta be intentional about it.

Anyway, good luck.

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Yellow
02/25/24 6:11:10 PM
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Things that give me happiness other than drugs;

Watching a great movie or show (depending on the show, it might make me more anxious/depressed even if it's good)
Hanging out with a good friend
Hanging out with a SO
Working on a project and making progress
Playing an extremely addictive and well made indie video game
Taking a huge dump

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Persona
02/25/24 6:11:34 PM
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depression and anxiety are gonna hold happiness and euphoria back

you gotta deal with those first or it'll keep getting worse

I take medication and it works wonders for me

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LinkPizza
02/25/24 6:18:57 PM
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Games (Video games, board games, TTRPGs, etc)
My Pets
Being around Friends and Family
Reading a good book
A good happy cry
Good Sex (unless that counts as exercise)
Listening to a good song (or one I just like)
And honestly, just being with my BF (or SO, in general) feeels really good

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RJP_X
02/25/24 6:49:58 PM
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Persona posted...
depression and anxiety are gonna hold happiness and euphoria back

you gotta deal with those first or it'll keep getting worse

I take medication and it works wonders for me
yeah that's one of my issues is i'm pretty treatment resistant to both medication and therapy alike, my mom always says she thinks i've been on almost every one of them. i hate counseling especially, feels like a massive waste of time.

i think at this point i really need ketamine, but don't know how to get it, i talked with my medication doctor about it, he said he's prescribed it before, but in my case he said i would actually need to leave the house, a tough problem of mine. he didn't say where i needed to go. if i could get that i would like to give it a try.

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RJP_X
02/25/24 6:55:54 PM
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LinkPizza posted...
Games (Video games, board games, TTRPGs, etc)
My Pets
Being around Friends and Family
Reading a good book
A good happy cry
Good Sex (unless that counts as exercise)
Listening to a good song (or one I just like)
And honestly, just being with my BF (or SO, in general) feeels really good
its crazy, always loved cats but i feel awful most days and feel still depressed and painful even when cuddling with one, hugging them, petting them, it sucks it feels like i don't love them even though i know i do. i worry about this with human's too, not sure if i really love humans like at all. i feel like i may be incapable of love, and it really hurts. i don't know if that can be helped at this point. :'c

at times i want a BF myself, but not sure if i am relationship worthy. the idea of more master/slave relationship far outweigh's interest in vanilla. i'm worried that's hardwired, since the fantasy has been years running. maybe it'd change if i met people, i am unfamiliar with people tbh.

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LinkPizza
02/25/24 7:19:38 PM
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RJP_X posted...
its crazy, always loved cats but i feel awful most days and feel still depressed and painful even when cuddling with one, hugging them, petting them, it sucks it feels like i don't love them even though i know i do. i worry about this with human's too, not sure if i really love humans like at all. i feel like i may be incapable of love, and it really hurts. i don't know if that can be helped at this point. :'c

at times i want a BF myself, but not sure if i am relationship worthy. the idea of more master/slave relationship far outweigh's interest in vanilla. i'm worried that's hardwired, since the fantasy has been years running. maybe it'd change if i met people, i am unfamiliar with people tbh.

Your pets probably know. They can usually sense what youre feeling And I remember you from the other board/topic. You could probably find someone whos into that sort of relationship. Or even ask a partner you find if they would be interesting in trying it out with you. Even if not 24/7 But without being you, I cant tell you exactly how to be happy. I can only offer suggestions based on things I know about you from what you tell us

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RJP_X
02/25/24 7:27:10 PM
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LinkPizza posted...
Your pets probably know. They can usually sense what youre feeling And I remember you from the other board/topic. You could probably find someone whos into that sort of relationship. Or even ask a partner you find if they would be interesting in trying it out with you. Even if not 24/7 But without being you, I cant tell you exactly how to be happy. I can only offer suggestions based on things I know about you from what you tell us
ah man... that upsets me more, i hope my pets don't think i hate them. i don't i'm just suffering a lot. the cat that likes me...(the other one is close to my mom.) but yeah back to the cat, he seems happy to greet me, lay with me, get pet, on his terms of course lol. while me, i'm in pain from the depression and barely ever any joy anymore. it sucks to feel like that around such a lovely friend.

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LinkPizza
02/25/24 8:12:33 PM
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RJP_X posted...
ah man... that upsets me more, i hope my pets don't think i hate them. i don't i'm just suffering a lot. the cat that likes me...(the other one is close to my mom.) but yeah back to the cat, he seems happy to greet me, lay with me, get pet, on his terms of course lol. while me, i'm in pain from the depression and barely ever any joy anymore. it sucks to feel like that around such a lovely friend.

No. Your pets most likely know you love them. They can sense youre sad, though. And want to help. Cats can also help really well, as they can just make people happier and stuff

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Lordkill
02/25/24 8:45:13 PM
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sex

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teddy241
02/25/24 9:39:54 PM
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Watching my nephew dominate in sports
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fishy071
02/26/24 12:40:45 AM
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Doing what I like

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EvilResident
02/26/24 7:39:12 PM
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fishy071 posted...
Doing what I like


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rexcrk
02/26/24 9:26:23 PM
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Video games. Movies. TV shows. Toys. Hanging out with friends / family. Board games. Reading.

I do exercise regularly, but dont drink or do drugs never felt any compulsion to do so either.



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Lokarin
02/26/24 9:44:43 PM
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I don't really feel happiness the way people describe... just coziness.

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lorekai
02/27/24 7:42:54 AM
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Have you tried any hobbies that involve creating something? Such as baking, or crochet, or something like that. The sense of accomplishment when I complete something, even if it turns out kind of terrible, makes me happy on my worst days.
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Sufferedphoenix
02/27/24 8:03:30 AM
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BoomerKuwanger posted...
Why are you against exercising

Edit: I realized this might have come off as ableist. Do you have some kind of notable physical disability? If you don't, then you can exercise

It doesn't hit the same. I tried it during rehab.

Its tough to get the same level of enjoyment compared to drugs or drink. Closest I came was meditation classes and I'm sure I'm spelling it wrong but something called reki I think. But the latter seems like it would not do as good if you do it too much. The one I did you'd do meditation basically and this woman would "read " your energy and then whisper into your ear and the things she said were scarily accurate.

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Metalsonic66
02/27/24 11:29:33 AM
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lorekai posted...
Have you tried any hobbies that involve creating something?
Craft YouTube is YUGE

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OhhhJa
02/27/24 11:36:15 AM
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Being an adult is boring a lot of the time lol. I feel like euphoric happiness is pretty rare when most of your day is filled with responsibilities lol
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