Blissfully depressed.

[Talon]

Do you think this is possible? Do you think you can be happy and depressed at the same time?

I personally believe you can be. I believe I am. I am the happiest kid alive down to my core, but at the same time I'm so upset with half of my life that I find myself sulking at home. As soon as I get around people, it goes away and I'm happy as can be. I love being alone, though. It gives me time to think, but when I think about my life I get very sad. One or two problems that I have just keep popping up in my mind and I can't get rid of them. It's driving me insane. I shouldn't be going through an emotional rollercoaster like this. It's not healthy for anyone. It's almost like I'm bipolar but there is a distinct and obvious trigger for me to change.
Do you think it's possible that I could be blissfully depressed?

 

[Alex]

You know yourself better than anyone. But, I will try to relate drawing from my own experience. I was depressed when I was alone. My thoughts were toxic to my well-being. Therefore, I was happiest when I was with other people. Being with company helped me forget my depression. But, it was clear I wasn't really happy. I had just escaped my depression temporarily and I knew, eventually, it would catch up to me. The real counter to depression is lifestyle change. Find what causes you sadness and change it. It's not easy, but it's the only way.

 

[Abby]

I do feel this is a possibility, especially with such contrast in circumstances. Like marz said, a life style change, to help surround you with people more, could help to make it just a blissful existence

 

[gimmepie]

I don't know about you personally, I'm not a psychology professional and I'm not in your head.

I will say though, that depression (at least clinical depression which is what people usually mean) is not a state of permanent sadness. It's a long term condition and like with all chronic things like that it will have its ups and downs. I don't think being "blissfully depressed" exists because ultimately depression doesn't stop you having moments of happiness over a period of time. The roller coaster is part of it in my experience.

 

[Lucid]

It could possibly be manic episodes in between bouts of depression--so bipolar disorder. But honestly I don't believe in the idea of romanticizing any type of depression or mental illness and would suggest you'd get it checked out and engage in proper self care.

 

[SeventhDawn]

Blissfully depressed - I have never heard that before, but it makes sense. Could it possibly be the result of your environment? Maybe home, on a subconscious level, brings up negative memories. I only say this because I experience it. My mood changes based on where I am and who I am around.

 

[noa]

Umm, absolutely. A common misconception about depression is that we're mopey and sad 24/7. The thing is with depression, it's not about 'sadness', it's about emptiness, tiredness, loss of interest in things that normal gave you joy, etc. Personally, my depression comes and goes in the form of mood swings.
I guess the way I could describe it is, there is always a gloomy cloud above my head. Some days, it's over powering, and I can't make it go away. Other days, I can muster the strength to ignore it and feel joyful. It depends on the day, if i'm medicated, etc. So yeah, depressed people can be truly happy. When they are, it's usually a moment they treasure very much.