why is everyone so depressed in the world?

Answer 1

War, war & more war.
What exactly do we have 2 feel so damn happy about?
Add Global warming, children dying of starvation/thirst in third world countries etc etc & I think U'd have 2 living under a rock 2 not let it affect U.
:(

Answer 2

the standards are too high: everyone's got to be Successful, have a great career,have tons of friends, be happily married with gorgeous kids (at least one daughter and one son), have a lovely house, be fit and sleder, have an amazing sex life, great health, etc etc..
And if you dont have one or more of the above, then you have a reason for depression, and oops here you are all stressed and depressed. I keep telling myself and many others to take life easy, but it is so hard to find the right balance between wanting success and not being depressed..

Answer 3

Why did we come out of the trees? Why did we invent tools?

We have developed a trait of being dissatisfied, which is good for us as a species, it makes us better survivors but at a cost of happiness as individuals. Luckily some people are not so genetically advanced and are happily stupid.

Look into the great thinkers, (bare in mind how many people hide their depression, particularly in the past when it could mean a death sentence)

Answer 4

One of the reasons many people are depressed is that they think too much about what they haven't got rather than focussing on what they do have. There is too much emphasis on being wealthy, successful, handsome, pretty, young, clever etc etc. Many people who aren't any or all of these things feel unhappy and discontented. Others who are wealthy, handsome etc realise that these things have nothing to do with happines. I believe that parents and the media are to blame for this as they impose these values on children at a very early age

Answer 5

my dear one ,I know you are so right ,I truely think the same ,but it that we are in the bible days and life is getting harder .And satan is causing so much trouble all over the world and it is affecting our familys in a great way ,there is so much hate ,violance ,crime ,drugs ,and so on that it has made us all pay a price .The bible speaks of all these wars, and the money we loose to repair the damage our prices on our food and gas ,who has money now days .we are under so much stress just to eat and pay bills .I suffer from post tramatic stress ,panic and anixety disorder and I have to be on meds for it ,my baby sister was murdered and burned ,my oldest brother was killed because of drugs ,my mother died in my arms ,then you have my personal problems and health problems .so we as humans have so much to carry in our minds these days .But the good part of my life is I have God in it and that gives me the hope I need to push and get thru each day ,im sure so many have there own reasons but I would say most that are depressed ,have been going thru some rough battles .all we can do is pray for peace and happiness all around this world .and find happiness in the Lord .God Bless yah .and my answer may be alittle long but all true .

Answer 6

Hopefully you are incorrect about "everyone" being depressed. I, for one, have not been depressed since childhood after being stripped naked and having the you know what beat out of me for not putting my ponytail up correctly. So Cheer up and look in the mirror every single morning and let the big guy on the top floor (you know, J.C.) that you can enjoy his sunshine one more day!

Answer 7

Many factors are responsible. In the book, "Generation Me" the reason why so many are depressed is due to the many choices we are capable of making. We are overwhelmed and fear making the wrong choice. Also, we are raised on the idea that we are special just because we are breathing. We believe that we deserve things, 'just because.' Since real self-esteem comes from accomplishment, we are slighting ourselves. People are more isolated (i.e., not knowing neighbors, using techology-as in text messaging, emails; less human contact) and through independence we gain isolation.

Answer 8

Because there's too much heartache in the world, things are going up all the time and our salarys stay the same, people have nothing better to do than upset others, not enough jobs because all the foreigners have taken them all and work for peanuts anything else u wanna know?

Answer 9

Not me! My motto is try not to let life get you down and have fun whenever possible. I've just got paid and my bills have wiped me out for the week so I'm annoyed about that but at the end of the day you just need to get yourself out of that "down" feeling by thinking positive. I may have to feed my family on beans on toast until next Friday but at least we have a roof over our head! Turn negative into a positive and think of what you do have. That may help.

Answer 10

My answer Is, because the capitilist countries "Get to Much" too easy. We are selfish, and seem to forget. the poorer countries.
At least these very, very unfortunate people In the main, when you see them on camera on television really "Do Smile" a genuine smile.they have so much pride and joy In there expressions Yet, the have so little to smile about . PLus I also think the western peoples have given up In believing In GOD, thinking. Science "Knows It all"?