Does persistent sadness ever go away ?

@NotFound20

Hi, I understand that this is a very difficult situation for you. I can't imagine what it's like to feel this way constantly .I see that it is quite frustrating when nothing seems to be working. I just want to let you know that I am so proud of you for being this strong throughout all these years and fighting depression.The fact that your willing to share shows that you are strong enough to get through this. I believe in you.

@NotFound20

I think that we can overcome sadness by see only the good things around us only positivity..when we started loving ourself ,nature and realise that what we already had is someone's dream.

i felt the same way. i was so scared i’ll forever feel that way. but i truly believe that i doesn’t become persistent at the end. sure, some days are harder than other but at the end of the day how can you appreciate the good days when you haven’t had bad ones?

i felt like i was doomed to sadness, but it comes in waves back in my life and out of it. seeing life in a different perspective has helped. i used to see it as “nothing matters so why even try” “nothing has meaning” but i started seeing it as “if nothing matters, i can truly do whatever i want cause nothing has any meaning, i’ll try to enjoy the little things that makes me happy and find joy in my life”

hope this helps.

@NotFound20

I can relate to this so I thought I would share my experience and see if anything resonates for you. I can connect to what you're saying about trying everything and feeling like nothing is working. Anytime I have been at that point, and shared it - someone has always said to me "you're very hard on yourself". That has always clicked for me in those moments of utter frustration, and I wonder if the same is true for you. If you are putting a lot of pressure on yourself to feel a certain way, or berating yourself for how you feel, you might be beating yourself up for feeling sad and this might be keeping you a little stuck. If we treated a friend or loved one that way, it would feel harsh and we would probably be less likely to speak harshly to others than to ourselves. I might be wrong but if this is ringing any bells, I would suggest looking at Dr Kirsten Neff's stuff on Youtube or Paul Gilbert as a start. I also do something where I write down all the thoughts in my head which can be very critical and then write on the next page "a compassionate response" where I basically say kinder, fairer things to myself and give myself a bit of a break. It feels a little artificial at first, but we all have the capacity to be kind to ourselves. It just takes practice. I am sorry you are feeling this way and I am going through it myself at the moment, so I get how exhausting it is. I hope something in what I have written will help you and please be gentle with yourself if you can.

Take care

@NotFound20

Hello, Thank you for sharing this!

I can't say for sure that persistent sadness will ever leave us, and I won't promise you that you'll feel better.

But what I can say is that sometimes the things that you listed, may not feel like they're helping, but sometimes they're what we may need without us realizing it and even if you don't see any results, the fact that you're still trying says a lot.

I also struggle with sadness and sometimes I feel like nothing is working, and I'm not always sure how I push through, but something I've learned is that sometimes our bodies keep going even when we're sad

@NotFound20

It must be terrible to always feel that way. But just because you're knocked down once, doesn't mean you can't get back up. I was reading this book. And it said, "A slip is not a fall, a slip, you can recover from, and get better, a fall is complete failure". You can't just let yourself fall, you gotta try to recover. I hope your doing amazing, and I will be praying for you!

@NotFound20

Hi there, I'm so sorry you are going through the tough part of life right now. As others have said in the forum, I promise it will get better. Please don't give up! Since nothing interests you as of now, sit back and try to relax. See where life takes you. Eventually, I promise time will heal your wounds, or you will discover something that is worth living for. Every little thing you've done up until now deserves commendation. You've done a very great job just by existing. All the best to you!

@NotFound20

I'm sorry that you're feeling this way. I know it can be really exhausting to feel that there are no changes and you're feeling the same as you used to. It's okay to feel this way.

Hope you'll get better soon. Take care ☺

@NotFound20 Everything needs time, don't give up. Im here for you if you ever need me, feel free to msg me ❤️*sending hugs your way*if thats okay.

@NotFound20

I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. While I'm not a mental health professional, I can offer some general guidance.

Persistent sadness can be incredibly challenging, and it's important to know that recovery is possible, even if it doesn't feel that way right now. It's not uncommon for people to experience periods where their depression feels particularly difficult to manage, even after trying different treatments.

If you're finding that medications, exercise, and therapy aren't providing the relief you need, it might be helpful to discuss these concerns with a mental health professional. They can work with you to explore different treatment options and strategies that might be more effective for your unique situation.

Remember that seeking help and support is important, and you don't have to go through this alone. If you're feeling overwhelmed, consider reaching out to a mental health professional or a helpline for immediate assistance. They can provide you with guidance and help you develop a plan to cope with your feelings. Your well-being is important, and there is hope for a better future.