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[deleted] t1_ix7y8jm wrote

Actually feeling sad today does mean I'm not happy today, thanks.

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YourKemosabe t1_ix8oric wrote

It doesn’t mean you’re not happy in general life. I think this advice is directed toward those having a bad/unmotivated/indifferent day, as opposed to constantly feeling like this

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nestcto t1_ix8yt3u wrote

Yep. Had some losses in my family the past couple years. Learned that there's another stage of well-being that I didn't even know about.

You can be generally depressed, but temporarily optimistic, and even momentarily happy.

But you can also be generally happy, but temporarily discouraged and momentarily sad.

Basically three tiers. Long term, short-term, and immediate.

Like, right now, I feel generally happy with my life. But I also feel a bit stressed about this week, and right now, I'm happy because I'm dicking around on Reddit.

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