How can I be happy again?

I’m afraid I’m short on advice, in this instance.

I would like to say though,that you aren’t alone. Life has phases. Maybe this phase will pass soon. It’s common for humans to feel bad when life isn’t going well.

It sounds like you could use a decompression hobby. Something that distracts you by requiring your attention.

I canoe, fish, play guitar, and exercise. If you pick up a new hobby,you might find new friends that enjoy the same hobby. Where I live, they have groups of people who paddle together to different islands. In schools they have guitar clubs.

I get the impression that you are a positive person, and you will make it through this rough patch. Keep hope alive, and keep your chin up. For what it’s worth, you have your fellow jellies here when you need us :)

Good luck.

Peace n love.

You have a lot of negativity in your life and growing resentment over your mom’s relapse. I would suggest going to Alanon meetings as that would get you in and around others in your shoes and also a place to talk about your mom in a non-judgemental setting. Look into joining a running club to get out and about with other humans. Socializing is good for the soul.

Thank you so much for asking this question and telling us about what you’re experiencing. That took a lot of guts.

I’m guessing from your question and its details that you’re not an adult and that you still live with your family. Let me know if I’m wrong.

I suggest you start by talking to a counselor at your school. Talk about all this with them. They will have some good ways for you to channel your difficulties.

Exercise is actually a great way to work through anger. Keep at it.

Finally, what you’re experiencing is completely normal. It’s normal to be angry about a lot of things. Give yourself some slack.

Everybody above is right. It is tough. It is normal. That is why there ARE places to turn for help, because bad stuff happens, and that causes bad feelings, and bad feelings need help.
Al Anon is a good resource. If you don’t have that option, look for a helpline you can call.
Also, we are here for you.
If you want to use the private message option to perhaps speak with a/some members who you feel most comfortable with, then feel free to do that.
Stay in touch, and let us know how things are going.
One last thing, love yourself. Don’t just say, well, yes, I do.
Make a point of telling yourself at least once every day, “I love me, and I have darn good reason to.”

@Sunshinegirl11 Thank you so much for sharing. If you like, please share with us the help you are able to connect with. You are a dear heart and may God bless. With the help you need I think you will be happy again.

Honestly life sucks sometimes and I went through some really bad years when my dad was sick and then he passed away. My family started fighting over everything and then my marriage fell apart.
It all passes over time, the only thing you can do is try to take care of yourself until it does.
Luckily you sound like you have a good head on your shoulders and a good heart to realize when you’re being negative and judgemental towards people to me that’s a good sign.
Just keep trying to be positive and recognize that there are so many people dying everyday in poor countries or children that have aids, cancer etc. that don’t even have a chance at happiness.
I try to think about the good things in my life on days when I hate the world.
like my little boy that I love or how lucky I am to have a roof over my head and a basic job to by groceries and feed my son.
I really hope this all passes for you and you can find inner peace and happiness in the future.
You just gotta ride out the storm.