feeling unhappy, cant understand why?

Question

I have achieved 3 years ago what I long wanted to achieve and Im living now a life that 4 years ago i said i wanted or dreamed of. Yet i feel unhappy. Could I have been wrong about what I wanted? Now I feel lost. I dont know what I want. Can anyone give suggestions on how I can get back on track? Have you ever had that feeling? Being unhappy without knowing why?

Answer 1

Yes, I have had that feeling of general unhappiness with no apparent reason. In my case, I'm diabetic and my blood sugar swings often cause mood swings. The point is, our body chemistry can have a major influence on our mental state. I would suggest you have a thorough physical so you can rule out biological causes. Also, you may be the type of person who needs to have new challenges and dreams to shoot for all the time--a TYPE A personality. Are there any new hobbies or activities you might want to try? Is there a trip to some foreign land you've always wanted to take? Things like that may just lift your spirits. Best wishes to you.

Answer 2

Yes, I achieved what i planned for 6 years and once i had it new things came up and I wanted more and found it was only the first step to an ultimate goal the nature of which I am unaware. People like ourselves are not happy just achieving something and living happily ever after, we are driven to go one step further and are only happy when our life has purpose and we are working for something.

Your bad mood is the result of having time to think - You did not make the wrong choice you simply want to achieve even more, be grateful for what you have, feel proud of yourself and plan further another four years. You will be amazed how much you can achieve, so long as your life maintains a purpose and a direction and you are consciously and consistently working towards that goal your bad mood will dissipate.

I become depressed when I am just 'sitting' around and sitting back on my achievements. So pat yourself on the back, kick back a bit, rethink your priorities, hopes and aspirations and then attack them once more with the same vigour which got you where you are today. I Don't know if you are in a relationship or married or have kids or whatever it is - but work towards that then. It makes life complete.

Answer 3

I think you need to review your life and see if that was really your goal or if there is more your looking for. Sometimes if we achieve something faster then we planned we feel empty in the extra time we set aside for that goal. Plan another goal that's even higher but can be obtained. If your unhappy you need to find the ultimate goal in your life if it is work, family, financial, religious or whatever. You can have a number of goals but just not realize it yet. And yes sometimes it can be medical this feeling of unhappiness. Some people are known to have chemical imbalances in their body which can cause these feelings but be treated very easily by your Doctor. Good Luck with everything!

Answer 4

I'm not sure what you wanted to achieve but if it's marriage and having children - it's no wonder you might be feeling this way. You could be having the baby blues after having a baby which is very common, or just coming to realize that nothing in this world can full satisfy the longings of your heart. I don't have enough information to go on but I wouldn't make any drastic life changes based on how you feel right now. If you wanted to be college educated and independent and you joined the military - then there's a heavy dose of reality that goes along with that choice. You may just be someone who is prone to depresseion. I'd advise you to go to a church or community organization where counseling is offered low cost or free if you can't afford it. You may just simply need someone to talk to and there's nothing wrong about that and it doesn't make you nutso or a freak to ask for help.

Answer 5

yes i have felt that way before unhappy but dont know why
i have a achieve a lot in my life except one thing i havent achieve yet and want more then life it self i cant tell you what it is because i feel if i do then may be it wont come true for me the only thing diffent i know why i am so unhappy i think you need to go out and enjoy life and every thing well fall in to place for you.

Answer 6

What was it that you achieved? Was it money, possessions, or power? Money and power aren't bad things in themselves, but if you don't have love in your life then it is all meaningless and you will feel empty. I suggest that you commit yourself to helping others. Volunteer at a shelter or a hospital. When you help others with their problems your own problems begin to fade away. It is also possible that you are simply beginning to suffer from early clinical depression- talk with your M.D. if you think that this could be the case. Good luck.

Answer 7

Hi,

Dont Get unhappy coz life is little journey so live it as much as u can. If you feel unhappy than concentrate on something very seriously.

Or if you feeling unhappy than think about the person who is in very bad condition, who is pooor, who dont have something and then compare this poor person with you.

Then definetely your heart will tell that i m the better then him.

God Bless You take care & remember life is very little journey.

Regards

Rahul

Answer 8

it might be temporary, so you just might be feeling lost: maybe you're missing something in your life, say- religion, a husband, a best friend...

then again, maybe you're suffering from depression (I would suggest asking around in your family to see if it's hereditary), in which case you should seek out a doctor.

In any case, I would suggest taking a break from whatever you've been doing, and having a 'Personal Health Day'- take a nap, take a bath, take a walk around the park, ride a bike, take a hike (not in the mean sense, of course =) ), go buy yourself some clothes which you definitely don't need, go eat an ice cream sundae, and do a bunch of feel-good things; they'll raise your mood!

Good Luck!

Answer 9

You're unhappy now because simply you don't have anything new to look forward to... Its not that you are not satisfied with what you have, you wanted it and you worked towards it but now, do you have anything else to look forward to? I guess its time you set something new to achieve and work towards it... If you feel lost, focus back on the things that are important to you... Believe me, I'm going through the same hell now, but I guess you got to be positive.

Answer 10

Always start a new thing to learn or do; that will keep you happy and young. Happiness is more a matter of mind rather than of achievements in life. So, you should also read certain materials pertaining to philosophy and spiritualism. That will help you to discover yourself. Thou are still a stranger to thyself.