Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

I don't know how to be happier...but I want to be

27 replies

Questforhappiness · 29/04/2026 16:59

Mid 30s. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety at 16 and put on antidepressants at aged 16 (really wrong decision by my parents and GP/psychiatrist in my opinion)
I could never get off them, so for the last nearly 20 years I've tried eight different types of SSRIs/SNRIs and different combinations. I've been in and out of nhs and private psychiatry since 16 also, tried lots of different types of therapy.
Unfortunately I'm still unhappy.
Its a beautiful day today and I dont want to do anything. I have no desire to do anything. I'm terrified I'm facing another 20 years like the last 20 years. Single, no kids. Got a job which is okay, I cant change jobs currently. I just feel lost at how to make myself happier. Hobbies maybe but nothing interests me, I dont enjoy anything.

OP posts:
10namechangeslater · Yesterday 16:23

This is going to sound crazy but the one thing that cured my depression was giving up gluten. It was life changing for me.

Endomorfish · Yesterday 16:53

Questforhappiness · 29/04/2026 16:59

Mid 30s. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety at 16 and put on antidepressants at aged 16 (really wrong decision by my parents and GP/psychiatrist in my opinion)
I could never get off them, so for the last nearly 20 years I've tried eight different types of SSRIs/SNRIs and different combinations. I've been in and out of nhs and private psychiatry since 16 also, tried lots of different types of therapy.
Unfortunately I'm still unhappy.
Its a beautiful day today and I dont want to do anything. I have no desire to do anything. I'm terrified I'm facing another 20 years like the last 20 years. Single, no kids. Got a job which is okay, I cant change jobs currently. I just feel lost at how to make myself happier. Hobbies maybe but nothing interests me, I dont enjoy anything.

Hi..
When was the last time you did something where you felt peace, joy, and flow..

New posts on this thread. Refresh page