How to overcome sadness?

You're correct. Sadness, depression, frustrations, hurts...all these are normally experienced by all of us. Let me first ask you what is it that really made you extremely sad? About a broken relationship? Loss of a loved one? Marital trouble? Betrayal? Trouble at work? Well, if I were the one, I would first reflect on the situation, how I feel about it, be aware of my reactions, be conscious of insights, and then plan a course of action. In the event that there are no choices or courses of actions to make, I just have to accept the situation. Like recently, the person I recommended to work did not make it. I of course felt so sad, I was not able to concentrate on our retreat. But after reflecting on the situation, I have finally accepted it.

I understand completely that sadness is disrupting our daily lives from time to time. All of us had sadness and I believe every one of us will come up with ways to overcome it. You can be sad temporarily but it does not mean it would be the end of the world for you. Try to find cheerful activities on your own, such as watching movies or you can also listen to the music you like or seek counseling with the closest family relative / friend then talk about your sadness. Well you can also take a time to go somewhere alone and find something that cheers you up. Also don't forget to try to think positively and let the past be buried and start a brand new day tomorrow. Plenty of activities you could do and I'm sure the past will be forgotten.

For me playing role playing games is the best cure for me yea , it makes me focus on to the game not thinking about any other things yea

Abbyey, i can sense that you are going through a difficult phase in your life right now. Emotions are real. They affect how we work, play and react to our surroundings. However, each person's character is different and thus each takes a different apporach to handling it. For example, you might want to have a heart to heart talk with your family to clear the air. That is a confrontation and it can be done amicably. Another way is to forgive the other party. If you are not a confrontation type of person, you can tell it to yourself that that is the way the other party is. They prefee to lie and you are above that. Forgive them and move on with life. If you think that your sadness is uncontrollable, try some deep breathing techniques, do new activities that you have been hoping to do. Focus your mind on something else or something new. If you have an interest, that will be even better. The real decision for you is whether to confront or not. If you choose not to confront, then you have to make peace with yourself. All the best! - Lyn

Sadness really Hurts ! No one wants Sadness, but everyone will definitely have at least one Sad thing in his/her life. Its part of life and nothing can be done against it. The best solution I can tell and I'm doing also, to handle sadness, is to forget about it. I will try to move away from the thing/place or anything related to that sadness. This will make me feel comfortable and also help me to forget about it. I see that you have been betrayed by your family. Understand one thing, there is one who never betrays you, its GOD. Whatever might be your GOD, Trust Him always. He will heal your sadness.

I also have such feeling sometimes.usually,I realise it by crying.to cry loudly is helpful.or you can scream or shout to sea or mountain.all in all,to set off the poisonous emotion out of your body by any way.you can try these ways.

You are depressed! Your motivation is low and you feel hopelessness about the possibility of overcoming your social anxiety, it may interfere with treatment. Relaxed yourself a bit and dont every think much. If you want go to any psychotherapy or a person you want to talk to. Just speak to someone whom you could spit your bad emotions, your pain and hatred, even your frustrations just let it be open so that you will too be advised. Otherwise, lifestyle changes may reduce depression including nutrition, exercise and adequate rest. May new friends, explore things that you havent try and go to places you visited. Cheer up! and smile :)

I truly understand the feelings you are going through. It is not easy to handle sadness. It is the hardest thing to feel in every persons life. Having this feelings, we need to have a strong heart. Positive views in life and have friend that ready to listen and comfort you in any means. I have this feeling too this past weeks. Thats why i wasnt able to join mylot too. I wanted to reply and to start discussions but i feel weak and really depressed. i feel alone and unhappy. No matter how i tried to pretend that i am okay but deep inside i am dying of this sadness feeling i have. I get tired though i am not doing anything. I have sleepless nights and i lose my appetite. So what i did is to stop my expectations and accept the consequences no matter what it is. I keep moving on. But last night, i get drunk and talk alot to my friend. It helps me to overcome the sadness. Now, i am okay and i guess, totally fine. Still life is wonderful. And most of all we need to love ourself before anyone else could do!!!

Most of the failures in an individual life is the result of sadness. I agree. In my case I fully filled up with sadness. I could not concentrate on my work, I was unable to think properly. My sadness always reflected angry with good people. I was unable make a good judgement on anything. Unltimately I decided sadness is part and parcel of my life. Therefore,I will not allow my sad feeling destroy my future. I will live with my sadness. I will try bury it. Everyday when I get up bed I used to take decision that I would not think about my past life. I will think only my future. What was past is past. I do not give dman to past life. I have beautiful future. I will contruct my future life on a strong foot. I had no past. I have only future. By thinking and take a determined feeling I overcome all my sadness. I do agree sometime it comes but for a few seconds only. Please try on the line suggested above, you may overcome your sadness. I had a worst past of betryal on many accounts from my own family. Therefore do not give thought to the past, consider your future only.

i try to keep myself busy when sad, it helps to not think about what is making you sad. I know at times that can be hard ( to forget and move on to something else), but its better for you. Just try doing somethign that you like to do, and don't think about the sadness.

Think of happy thoughts. Always think on the brighter side of things. Be optimistic.

me when im suffering with deep sadness i cried and cried until it lessen my sadness.Then i do shopping or food trip so that for a min time i will forget my problems.Or go out with your friends.Just do some fun.Do not think negative always think the positive side.Life is to short so you better enjoy being alive.Always pray to the lord so that he can gave you strenght.I konow you can figth that sadness that you feel.

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Yes!You are right!Everyone must feel sad sometime.I don't know what way is the best to overcome sadness.But I think 'cry' can make me feel better.

I can relate to you Abby, as I feel similar. I think the key is to decide on something which will help you and then to go with it. It has to be something which makes you happy and makes you feel good about yourself. cheers,

I truely know what your going through, I have felt that a lot lately myself. Your right though, everyone goes through it in their lives. The best way to really overcome your sadness is to resolve the reasons you are sad. Easier sad than done, I know. Well what's bothering you? is it something fixable? or something you can't fix and have to forget about and move on?

You know, dont be alone... Because if youre alone, you will still be lonely over and over again. Try to go out with your friends, explore new things... Make yourself busy..