I used to love writing but why can't I be happy doing things I love?

Question

Sometimes I feel really depressed and I try to find things that make me feel better. So I absolutely love reading and writing =) I love reading books with deep meanings and brooding over them and feeling happy afterwards that I read such a good book. And I love being able to create something so great myself, by writing (lol I don't write so well but I like just trying! ) but lately...

I read books to get happier, but I feel happy for five seconds after I read the book and, well...I'm not sure. But writing, I used to love it and I would love to be able to "get back to it", but it never cheers me up and I wish it would?

Any ideas? I'm not sure why I'm feeling this, I mean, it could be anything and yet it could mean nothing at all. I just wish I could find something to make me happy, that's what I'm looking for

Answer 1

I tried this once, because I heard about it somewhere I can't remember where though. (I never finished it but it sounds like a good idea)

You get a notebook or something and keep it by your bed. And When you wake up you write down the dream you had (if you had one) Then once you have a couple dreams written then you combine them and write a story about them. Or just write down random thoughts you have and try to make a story out of them.

I never finished it but it sounded like a cool thing to do.

Answer 2

perhaps you should consider the notion that the ultimate goal of life isn't happiness, and that to base your life around a desire for a state of being rather than a will towards a state of being would be a bad choice. (the difference being that a desire doesn't take steps and assumes that there is a definite positive outcome)

Answer 3

since you love readin and writing but are not to happy with what you read or write

try reading something different that your usual stuff

if you write short stories, try a peom to let out your emotions

write something that reflects how you feel it might get it off your chest.

i know i love readin and writing too. sometimes i feel stressed when i write so i take a break and write something different.

i'm working on a story and it is soooo hard but i takes some breaks and write peoms and it really clears my head.

hope this helps and good luck with your problem

Answer 4

It's probably just a phase you are going through. Try reading in the park or even writing in the park. Sometimes being outside makes you feel energized and happy. I hope everything works out.