In the year, 2012, I touched upon, what I believed, were a few keys to happiness, especially, if you are mentally ill, or have PTSD.  But I believe that they can be applied to most people.
     I'd like to review a few of these things, that I believe will help you to lead a happier life:
-Taking care of yourself, physically, is very important.  Take care of your body, by getting enough sleep, eating well, seeing a doctor if needed, etc.
-Taking care of your mind is crucial.  That means, taking your medications as directed, and seeing your Psychiatrist, and talking with them, about your psychiatric symptoms, honestly, as often as needed.
-Taking care of yourself, emotionally.  This means seeing your Psychotherapist, as often as needed, and honestly, opening up with them about your life's struggles.
-Taking care of yourself, also means making changes in your life, at times. These changes may be very difficult, in that, you may have to move to a new home or seek a new job.  Or they may be gut-wrenching, when you have to evict another human from your life, because they are causing you too much pain.
 -Taking care of yourself, means also, to seek your passions in life & run with them!  If there is something that you would love to study, then go for it!!  If your passion is simply to color in coloring books, then do it more often, if it makes you happy
-And giving to others, even with just your smile, can make others feel good, as well, as yourself!