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Buddhism, meditation, and generally knowing that everything is temporary. Gratitude / "counting your blessings" helps increase general happiness, as it's easy to forget what's going right
I feel that. I have a good 6 figure job, my kids don't want for any thing, but are not spoiled. I have a supportive and loving wife. So I always feel a little guilty for complaining. I know there are people way worse off than me. I know every problem I have is 100% first world problems. But I also know that doesn't discount my stresses.
I really think the Buddhist are doing things right. Ive tried meditating but my ADHD makes it damn near impossible. Maybe I need to find someone who can help with it.
Have you ever tried Wim Hof breathing techniques? I also have ADHD and I have a really hard time with meditation but it works for me.
It also sounds like it could be possible that this is at least partially an issue with your body chemistry. There are so so many little things that can affect the brain, like maybe a medication or any other drugs you might take, a food you're not fully aware that you're a bit allergic to, inflammation, a malfunctioning brain chemistry such as an anxiety disorder, etc.
Here's a link to the Wim Hof video if you're interested. Just be aware that people get weirdly cultish about him, and I'm not sure I would follow everything he recommends, but this particular exercise helps my anxiety a lot.
https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ?si=yHTjE7QlNITNP6ff