Podcast: Can People With Mental Illness Be Happy?
Those of us with mental illness are asked many questions about our feelings. For a lot of us, the most difficult one to answer is, “Are you happy?” It’s a difficult question to answer because happiness isn’t an easily defined concept. Most people assume that in order to be in recovery from mental illness a person must be happy. But is that really the case?
Listen in to this episode to hear our thoughts on happiness, regret, and even a side story about Gabe’s first marriage.
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“People just want to be happy and normal, but there is no actual definition of either.”
– Michelle Hammer
Highlights From ‘Happiness’ Episode
[1:00] Gabe & Michelle discuss happiness and mental illness.
[3:30] The most annoying questions we have ever been asked.
[5:00] Gabe’s story of never being satisfied with his life.
[10:00] What makes Michelle unhappy.
[12:00] What makes Gabe unhappy.
[17:00] Do people try to ruin our happiness? – A discussion.
[19:00] Michelle says she has confidence – but does she?
[23:00] Dealing with mental illness and negativity.
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