Well Dylan, I can give you positiveness and optimism all day long, but you still aren't getting me believing in "forever happiness"!!!!
Still if we can get the good outweighing the bad.......
SO, have you told some of these people/anyone that you're feeling taken for granted? Some people might not reciprocate, not because they don't care, but just because they can be a bit "narrow sighted" and don't realize. But if you told them......?
But you know, if they really don't want to know after you talk to them, maybe it's time to bring some more or different people into your life.Some people who are going to route for you/be there for you a little more. Not everyone is just going to there for themselves.
And what about something for you, a passion, goals......Maybe explore a little if nothing much comes to mind? Sometimes experimentation can help?
And even just some real "you time"? Doing some real simple things you either enjoy or get something out of?
Best wishes
Alison