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People who describe themselves as happy tend to have fewer health problems, a lower risk of depression, and longer lives.

Yet what if you’re not a naturally cheerful person? Is it possible to make yourself happy, especially during trying times?

It turns out that most people can increase their happiness. Research suggests that, on average, 50% of people’s general level of happiness is determined by genetics. However, 40% is under people’s control, and the remaining 10% depends on the circumstances.

Princessteresa 4 Feb 8
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I'll tell you about how happy I am after I take my 81 mg aspirin that's my blood thinner, I'll buy more after my 12 hours of work where I earn enough money to eat, but not rent an apartment, or get adequate medical coverage for diabetes, Crone's disease, and severe carpel tunnel syndrome. If aspirin doesn't get it done then my next treatment will be in an emergency room where I'll never pay the bill.

Do you have any suggestions that aren't demeaning and useless to people who's circumstances you clearly have no understanding of?

I'm originally from Alabama as well. Do yourself a favor, at the age of 30 in 1990 I fled and immigrated to the United States settling in California. I've been to Clayton Alabama, sad little place.

Just remember, you live in the Iran of North America, even if Florida and Texas are dying to claim that title in the name of Christian Nationalism, a terrorist organization that ignores reality and demands the right to force everyone else to live exclusively by their idiotic rules.

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This is plagurism if you don't credit your sources.

Don't just copy and paste. What is your opinion and experience?

Like @ASTRALMAX and @skeptic70 said, these forums are supposed to be a conversion.

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So what do you recommend for us miserable gits that are happiest when making others unhappy?

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I can look up information. No point in mindlessly copying quotes/information from other places. How do YOU interpret? It is supposed to be a conversation

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Cutting and pasting aticles or excerpts or quotations found online is fine if you want some feedback from others. Replies to comments with an emoji is also fine. However, making a post or comment on a post in your own words will gain you some credibility. 🙂

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Interesting post, however, psychology is not hard science and there is no "happiness gene." 🙂 Ceremonial Chemistry by Thomas Szasz is certainly worth reading.

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Hey princess, how about you quit spamming us with your plagiarism?

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