Feeling sad? Share some tips on how you overcome it.

Philippines
May 5, 2012 9:38am CST
There are times when you somehow feel that you're so sad and alone. Even if it's not completely true, you might just feel like crying, you can call it hormones or whatever. But it does happen, sometimes it just hits you. Can you share some tips on how to get out of this temporary insanity? Do you watch comedy movies? Go out with your friends? Go out for a walk? It would be great to hear from you.
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@shellster (176)
• Philippines
5 May 12
When I'm sad and feeling lonely, I would take a walk where I can see the nature. This helps in relaxing and giving you a comfortable feeling. When the world seems to pull me down, I pray that I can have the strength and courage again. This can make everyone's feeling a lighter one.
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
5 May 12
I have found that counting blessings helps and then I try to get busy and help someone else, there is always a way to give in any community. When you face others problems you will put your own in the right place. Sadness, whatever the cause is often a wake up call. Blessings
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@celticeagle (168171)
• Boise, Idaho
6 May 12
There will always be times in your life when you feel sad and alone. And crying is not a bad thing. It is good to cry sometimes and get those emotions out that you can't really relieve any other way. Just know that things WILL get better and you won't stay in this emotional place FOREVER. It is only temporary. Keeping your mind off of certain things is good. Strees can cause this feeling. COmedies or whatever helps. Go for a walk, do something fun for yourself, start a fun hobby project. Something that takes your thinking away from the problem that is causing you to feel this way. I have severe depression with panic attacks so I have learned over the years that crying and having a moment of self sacrifice where you scream or cry or whatever it takes is healthy. Not doing it can cause more problems than a embarassing tear or two.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
5 May 12
a pleasant day to you justinefontaine, frankly speaking, there are times that i feel that emotions. feeling sad and alone. that, i really cannot explain why but, i cannot push myself to smile. and whenever i feel this, i am trying to open up any chatting site where i can possibly talk to a friend. so as for me to avoid to feel depressed. hence, thru this way, my sadness and loneliness fades away.
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
5 May 12
Its true for me too but I've found you can read something or stubble across something that changes your mood or makes you laugh.
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
5 May 12
Like happiness all feelings are just a state of the mind. I can sometimes ask why I feel the way I do but not always. I know what you mean when it is not always true as we can feel sad and don’t really know why. Moods can be changed specially if it is one you don’t want to keep too long but I don’t always seek it. Sadness and alone is part of me just as cheerful and reaching out is so I can embrace it too. If I want change I look for things I enjoy and know will make me feel better. If varies from day to day. Shopping or going for a coffee are two examples but I don’t know until the time is right.
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• India
5 May 12
Hello friend, In that situation I watch the comedy shows. It is help me a lot. Have a nice day.
• Russian Federation
5 May 12
hello. but some shows are not funny at all. :DDD i ahve noticed this not so long ago. haha have a nice day too. P.S. i like the way you post comments :)
@CarlHalling (3617)
• United Kingdom
5 May 12
Sorrow... - This young man (me many years ago now) looks sorrowful, but I doubt I/he was...this is just a pose I feel.
I don't often feel alone when I'm alone...does that make sense? but I do sometimes feel alone when I feel "left out", and of course there has to be something to be left out of for me to feel left out of it. If there's nothing, I usually feel fine: I'm a very self-sufficient person. However, I do often feel sad...for various reasons. I can feel sad about my past; this is regret or remorse; or I can feel sad for somebody I love who is suffering. Or I can feel sad about something I've done; or not done. Sometimes, the sadness is a kind of dreamy melancholy, such as for someone precious I knew a long time ago; which is not too painful in general. Or it can be regret over past mistakes; wasted opportunities, and the sadness can be severe, and tormenting. At times like this, I might try and think of how I can reverse the sorrow, to make my life better, to atone for the mistakes I've made, and the chances and opportunities I've lost. I try and think of the blessing in my existence: as a Christian, there are many; my faith is a source of great comfort to me. Then of course, there are lows, which are worse than sadness, because there is a kind of emptiness at play in this depression. Sometimes, I might try and attack these through hard work, creativity, achievement. At other times, they are so strong, I can't work. I can barely do anything, I feel so bad. At times like this, I might try and phone a close friend to speak to. Things have to get really bad for me to do this...and they have been so bad I've spoken to one friend in particular for hours and hours.
• United States
5 May 12
Everybody feels sad from time to time - it is a normal, natural emotion. If you feel sad for too long, such as days or weeks without any real cause, then it could definitely become a problem. If you are just sad for a day or two, though, even if you cannot put your finger on any particular cause of the sadness, then I think that is just normal. We cannot be happy all the time, and sometimes the sadness just needs to come out and be expressed.
@spazz435 (322)
• United States
5 May 12
There are so many things you can do! I don't even thing I can list all of them. But I'll give you a few things that I like to do. When I started feeling lonely. I joined a few community clubs. I joined a gym. I started eating healthier. I go to the library. Even If you're feeling lonely, there are still so many things that you can do by yourself to make you feel better. You don't always have to have someone with you to make you feel better. It's all just a matter of how you approach it!
@vaishnavc (556)
• India
5 May 12
I think the best thing to do would be to go out with your friends,or spend more time with you family.The worst thing to do would be to just sit around and think about it.So go out.Do something that makes you happy.IT can be anything.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
5 May 12
It depends on the fact if there is a reason why you feel like that. If not, and it just overcomes you it's called depression and it probably runs in your family. If so be alert and start getting active as soon as you feel it comming up. By being active/busy you can set your mind on other thoughts. Pamper yourself or allow yourself to be who you are.. which can/may be sad without a reason as well. I would not watch a comedy or visit people or so.. since then I would not be in the mood, same with listening music. I would go clean up, perhaps read a magazine or book (smaller change), go for a chat with someone (kids or friend) or go to bed earlier to pass some time.
• Russian Federation
5 May 12
okey, i will tell you my secret. hahah :D when i am sad i remember everything sad may be i turn on the sad music and every word is similar to my story. then i begin to cry. and then when i finish i turn on the club m,usic always rihanna remix. and then i realize how perfect my life is and begin to dance it really helps. :DD ypou should try it.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
5 May 12
I usually write out all my pain and insecurities in my blog, that helps a lot to me. I try to read funny stuff (I have these collections of silly quotes from high school students and teachers, they always do the trick, I end up on the floor laughing if I read them, or meme sites, 9gag or notalwaysright) and watch them (comedy films and shows). Going for a walk is a nice idea, too.
@Suebee (2013)
• Canada
5 May 12
We all feel sad and lonely at times. It's quite a normal part of life. When I'm feeling sad I like to just let it happen for a while...not too long though, but just long enough. Then I think, enough of this self-pity, I've got things to do! Even if I have nothing at all to do, I force myself to get up and do SOMETHING. Anything, go for a walk, play on the computer, phone a friend, treat myself to some rich food, read a book... I believe that like attracts like and as long as I allow myself to feel sad and lonely I will continue to attract like thoughts and emotions. If I decide that I've had enough of that for one day, I try anything to make myself happier and my mood a little brighter because like attracts like and it slowly pulls me out of my sadness.