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How to stay happy when every single person in your life is Depressed?

Everyone I love is very unhappy and depressed, and for the first time in my life I'm happy. I don't really know what to do, I'm trying to help all of them while maintaining the happiness i've tried so long to achieve. ??

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1. Sadly there is not much you can do, you can only do so much the rest is up to them. The best thing you can do is just lend your ear to them and maybe do something nice for them. It seems like you are caring person, but don't drag your happiness down because they are not happy. I think you just being a happy person will give them hope and uplifting spirt for them, but in the end they need to find their own strength and path. I mean I getting through a divorce of 15 years of marriage I could be depressed and unhappy. However I look at things in my life I am grateful for and thank God for them. Let him handle the rest, just stay content where I am knowing things will get better. Also family and friends always help, but I don't put my problems on them. I figure them out on my own. However everyone must decide what path is more comfortable for them.
2. KEEP YOUR WELL BEING AS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY. Its ok to be concerned and give a listening ear, but misery loves company and it is contagious. If you feel like you helping them is starting to make you feel depressed or is bringing u down, then u may need to step back alittle. You can only help those who are willing to help themselves. Some of my friends are like that and it can make me cranky sometimes because it just seems that they are determined not to see the good in anything. They dont even try, so I have to put space between them sometimes for my own sanity. Being happy feels way too good so dont let anyone else ruin it.I go by this: Dont worry or stress over the things that you cannot change. Good Luck
3. Hi Linz, Basic thing you should know. WHat to say and not to say to depressed people. The rest is out of your control. Dont change though! http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1170146/top_things_to_say_or_not_to_say_to.html?cat=72