You may fall back on this negative narrative because it is what you are comfortable with and used to. But, in reality, it can prevent you from finding a solution to your problem, which can stop you from feeling happy.
[header] How to overcome the fear of being happy [title] Identify your self-defeating habits. [step] Make a mental note of every time you hear that negative voice in your head berating you. It likely occurs in challenging times when you feel overwhelmed and under-resourced with the problems you face.