# How do you stay happy **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [January 8, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420 "2026-01-08T18:41:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anon91729290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@anon91729290](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91729290)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/1 "2026-01-08T18:41:31Z")
If i played apex legends today and went for a walk i must be happy? ---
**Author:** ![anon91729290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@anon91729290](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91729290)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/2 "2026-01-08T18:43:38Z")
Happiness is a state of mind not your achievements ? ---
**Author:** ![anon91729290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@anon91729290](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91729290)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/3 "2026-01-08T18:44:20Z")
Thinking deep into the world ---
**Author:** ![anon91729290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@anon91729290](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91729290)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/4 "2026-01-08T18:45:10Z")
Who are we? ---
**Author:** ![Mars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/mars/32/4869_2.png) [@Mars](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Mars)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/5 "2026-01-08T18:54:20Z")
Keep busy, take meds, don’t wallow in despair. ---
**Author:** ![FreeLunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/freelunch/32/1001_2.png) [@FreeLunch](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/FreeLunch)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/6 "2026-01-08T19:05:38Z")
We are manifest, conscious beings capable of creation ---
**Author:** ![anon91729290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@anon91729290](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91729290)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/7 "2026-01-08T19:11:55Z")
I now create sleep ---
**Author:** ![Banjo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/banjo/32/15059_2.png) [@Banjo](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Banjo)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/8 "2026-01-08T19:13:50Z")
I make 100 prostrations each morning while saying the prayer of the publican 😆 generally, I try to keep busy with housework, I read a variety of things from spiritual works to memoirs, I help my wife with coursework, I talk to the kids about their day and play PS5 with them. Mostly Im happiest when I go to Divine Liturgy, which Ive managed the last 2 days, but today I was unable to thanks to strange thoughts - that makes me quite unhappy. So in summary; church, family, and books make me happy. ---
**Author:** ![anon27913786](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/74df32/32.png) [@anon27913786](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon27913786)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/9 "2026-01-08T19:15:37Z")
My only choice is to use caffeine for bursts of energy, reading for keeping busy and music for as close to consistency in mood as I can get. Living with purpose helps, so if you have goals or interests - pursue them if you can. ---
**Author:** ![labratmat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/labratmat/32/16_2.png) [@labratmat](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/labratmat)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/10 "2026-01-08T19:35:21Z")
I have said it before and I’ll say it again as it has transformed my life. Take a hot shower and follow it with a short cold shower! Start at 1 minute. It is difficult, but no pain no gain. After a couple of weeks you will notice you are not as depressed anymore. ---
**Author:** ![anon91729290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@anon91729290](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91729290)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/11 "2026-01-08T19:36:56Z")
Thats greatful thinking ---
**Author:** ![shutterbug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/shutterbug/32/900_2.png) [@shutterbug](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/shutterbug)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/12 "2026-01-08T19:38:34Z")
> [@labratmat](#): > > I have said it before and I’ll say it again as it has transformed my life. > > Take a hot shower and follow it with a short cold shower! Start at 1 minute. > > It is difficult, but no pain no gain. Tried this. All it did was mess with sensory issues. Badly. ---
**Author:** ![labratmat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/labratmat/32/16_2.png) [@labratmat](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/labratmat)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/13 "2026-01-08T19:51:09Z")
Different horses for different courses… ---
**Author:** ![shutterbug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/shutterbug/32/900_2.png) [@shutterbug](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/shutterbug)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/14 "2026-01-08T19:57:10Z")
> [@labratmat](#): > > Different horses for different courses… I’m up for trying any treatment option that doesn’t involve crippling medication side effects. I’ve adjusted to cold showers (good for someone into camping), but hot then cold overwhelms. ---
**Author:** ![anon91729290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@anon91729290](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91729290)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/15 "2026-01-08T19:58:37Z")
My doctor said also to shower with cold after hot. But not for long ---
**Author:** ![anon91729290](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@anon91729290](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/anon91729290)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/16 "2026-01-08T20:10:42Z")
I better live imperfect life but happy ---
**Author:** ![2Waynez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/2waynez/32/176_2.png) [@2Waynez](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/2Waynez)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/17 "2026-01-08T21:12:46Z")
Science states a growth mindset prevents depression. Yeah it takes work but what do you expect to be a human vegetable like a hospital patient in bed all day and be happy. Good things. ---
**Author:** ![Banjo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/banjo/32/15059_2.png) [@Banjo](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Banjo)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/18 "2026-01-08T21:42:13Z")
Sounds like ancient psychiatry. Let’s just stick you in a box and increase the heat. Then stand you against a wall and blast you with a freezing cold jet wash. Its the true lunacy 😆 like using insulin therapy. We’re past all that medieval stuff now haha ---
**Author:** ![shutterbug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/shutterbug/32/900_2.png) [@shutterbug](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/shutterbug)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/19 "2026-01-08T21:50:35Z")
> [@Banjo](#): > > We’re past all that medieval stuff now haha Yes and no. I enjoy the resulting response from a physiological cold shock. I like to paddle and kayak in dangerously cold temperatures so I have acclimatized myself to this. Extreme cold submersion triggers the mammalian dive relflex and the cold shock response (bradycardia and peripheral vasoconstriction). It causes panic in the unprepared. I like being prepared. I have already done two polar dips this year. ---
**Author:** ![Agent101g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/agent101g/32/8202_2.png) [@Agent101g](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Agent101g)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420/20 "2026-01-08T22:01:35Z")
Ignoring people who insult my intelligence is a big one Also hobbies and good food [Next page](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-stay-happy/1420.md?page=2)