Reddit mentions of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/B01I29Y344/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=subtle+art+of+not+giving&qid=1567789931&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Untitled-Mark-Manson/dp/0062888439/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=subtle+art+of+not+giving&qid=1567789931&s=gateway&sr=8-3

...I'm not suggesting anything with the book titles... ^^^/s

Have you tried any supplements? I have found that just pharmaceuticals alone don't cut it. I take a good quality multivitamin every day and the following supplements: Sam-E, Tryptophan, D3 (with Calcium) and Magnesium. The D3 had really increased my energy so I think there may have been a deficiency there.

How about seeing a regular doctor for some blood tests to see if you have any issues with thyroid or adrenals?

And are you getting sunlight? Watching shows that make you laugh? Do you have a pet? Have you tried personal growth podcasts or audiobooks?

Here's two of my favorites:

https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/B01I29Y344

https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Doubting-Greatness/dp/B00EYNFJBE

One thing I've learned in thirty years of dealing with major depression and anxiety: It takes a holistic approach and the ability to step back and look at your habits and actions in an analytical way, which came come with practice. These are just some ideas, hope that helps.

> I've come a long way...

it's a process. If your insurance covers it, try to talk with a psychologist, just to have someone professional to talk to who would elicit your "venting" with good and well-constructed questions.

Also, this is an interesting book:

https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/B01I29Y344

Title is funny and a bit misleading, it's about a different perspective of what's not important (thinks that we should not GAF) and what's important (that require out biggest fucks); and suggestions on how to respond to life's events that are out of our control.

It's called "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck" I recently read it, it's fantastic : https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/B01I29Y344/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502777763&sr=8-1&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+f---+mark+manson

I honestly wouldn't call Buddhism a religion. It is more of a way of thinking. A philosophy. It has no god, it doesn't ask you to worship anything.

A quote from the Dalai Lama exemplifies Buddhism perfectly: "Do not try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are."

Humans are spiritual by nature, Buddhism is a great way to focus that spirituality into ones self, as opposed to focusing it on something external, like a god of some kind.

There are people that have tried to turn Buddhism into more of a religion, but for most people it is simply a way of life. A way of looking at the world. Reflecting on your emotions, your suffering, and turning it into a positive.

A great book that explains the ideas of Buddhism in a very modern and secular way: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck

Sorry you're going through such a tough time. Not easy to lose a friend, confidant and lover all at the same time (i'm in same boat, only weeks into separation).

Try a change of perspective with Mark Manson's book. May get a laugh or two out of it even if you think the book is total sh!tload of poo. Quoting from the back cover:-

> “F&ck positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest; sometimes things are f&cked up and we have to live with it.”

Edit: Didn't realize it was ranked #1 & #3 in: Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Happiness - even though somewhere in the book, it reads: "This book doesn't give a f&ck about alleviating your problems or pain". Go figure!

Not trying to be rude, but have you tried being more interesting?

Most guys are jerks, so don't beat yourself up. In the mean time read this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/B01I29Y344/ref=sr_1_2?crid=13YKOF3YR62TF&keywords=the+art+of+not+giving+a+fck&qid=1573184802&sprefix=the+art+of+not+%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-2