I’m going to talk mostly here about mental illness and the effect it can have on choosing joy, because that’s what I have the most experience with.

So this piece has been in the drafts for a while. It’s one that I’m unsure on, mostly because I’m not sure if it makes sense, or if other people can relate at all. I’m putting it out there, just in case I’m not alone in thinking about joy like this, and it helps someone else figure things out.

If you’ve been struggling with your mental or physical health, you may be constantly searching for things to help alleviate your symptoms.