Are more people depressed? Or is life simply less enjoyable now?

I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on why I feel so down. I exercise, I have people around me. And yet, I feel sad, empty, and lonely.

To me, life seemed so much better in the 90s. There were no mobile phones, you played outside, and you had real connections with people.

It feels like things are getting worse every year, even though I’m really trying to make the best of it. But it doesn’t seem to be working. And yes, I really am giving it my all.

So, before we label everyone as depressed, isn’t it possible that life is just less fun now than it used to be? I think it is, and I think not everyone dares to admit it. Everything seems to take an unfair amount of effort these days.

Dating? A disaster. And I’m not even below average in terms of attractiveness or personality. It’s like genuine connection has vanished. Everyone seems to be living in a completely different world.

On top of that, everything has become way too easy: office jobs—ugh. I wouldn’t even know what else to do, but I could literally do my job drunk, and no one would notice.