Posted by sid on March 18, 2002, at 19:14:21
In reply to Hatred for happiness. OCD?, posted by CygnusX1 on March 18, 2002, at 17:06:06
Could it be because you are not happy and would like to be? Because no great events happen in your life (marriage, birth, etc.)?
I felt like that for a long time. Took very very long to detach from others' happiness and concentrate on my own. Took a very long time to believe that good things could happen to me too. So I can relate. I used to say: "Happy people make me sh**," in a sarcastic tone. I was very sarcastic for the longest time. I've changed over the years, with CBT and more recently with meds.
Now I know it's possible to be happy and I'm happy for others whose life is filled with happy events.
Anyway. If you're anything like me, your own suffering may be what makes you hate happiness. If that's the case, then I hope you surpass that some day and you start enjoying your own happiness.
- sid
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