I have never felt so sad in my life. Why do I feel this way?
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Last Updated: 06/11/2022 at 6:43pm
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Reasons for sadness are countless but the solution is only one, and that is you! Remember happiness is within!
Sometimes we feel that way because we're humans. I think we feel that way because of some life uncertainty and sometimes it's just us who makes things complicated even though we don't do it intentionally but it happens. But! We have to be strong for our own good even if its hard.
Anonymous
April 8th, 2017 4:06am
Sometimes we can get things like depression, that can make us more sad and sad more frequently. There is more to depression than just sadness but if you are dealing with loss of interest, loss of appeite, hopelessness, helplessness and guilt you might be dealing with depression
Anonymous
April 19th, 2017 7:45pm
Hello there,
Maybe think of what exactly it was in the first place that made you this upset and why, after recognizing this, ask yourself what you can do to help yourself in the situation. There's nothing wrong with feeling this way, it's normal and natural, plus, if you can, try writing your feelings down onto paper or doing something you actually enjoy.
You can even talk to an Active Listener, everyone on 7 Cups is here to support you no matter what you are going through.
I hope this helps!
Take care.
Because you believe things that are not true and you have to take back control of yourself so that you can start living again.
You are in a stage of life where you begin to be learning how to world really works. You have bad people in the world and you start to know that not everyone is as friendly as they used to be. You will get thru it but it is a hard thing for people to accept
Anonymous
May 25th, 2017 2:38pm
It could be due to many things. Tragic life events, biological changes and how you're treated by others can contribute to depression. Perhaps seeking help or talking to someone you trust about these feelings would help you feel better. Stay safe.
You feel this way because of whatever is going in in your life it could be something your attached to or person. Its the experience our hardest times are when we're sad and feel lile no one gets you..that your alone. The best way to fix this is realize it and act upon it and 7 cups of tea is a great way to start! A major sad part of my life was when my brpther left me in 6th grade I lost a male figure in my life and I have a niece now but because of family complications I couldnt meet her. I was depresses and I did not have a good relationship with my parents so I depended on one person to help..myself and through that I couldnt so I had one best friend to help me through. When you feel so sad in life it could really be anything you just got to acknowledge what the thing is and how you can change it.
You could be feeling sad for a number of reasons including hormonal imbalances, depression, stress, and perhaps a combination of factors. If you've been feeling sad for a long time it might be important to reach out and talk to someone for better and more clarifying support.
Anonymous
August 9th, 2017 2:39pm
Probably, something happened and you're hurt. It's normal but don't allow that to rule forever. You have to find happiness
Life is like a game. The smaller levels include a low level boss(sadness). As you finish levels, the bosses get stronger. You get defeated once, twice, but you never give up. Each time you get up on your feet, face the boss, and make it to the next level.
As age increases, complexity of emotions get intense. But each time you get out of something, you know that you're a stronger person and ready for the next level
I'm sorry to hear that you feel that way. You could be feeling like that for any number of reasons. Was there a particular event that generated this feeling? How long have you felt this way? Have you spoken to anyone about how you've been feeling?
Anonymous
December 8th, 2017 9:17am
being optimistic is the first step to push bad thoughts and sadness out of your life. but also the way you look to any situation can also lead view thing in different perspective.
Anonymous
January 3rd, 2018 8:14pm
This is normal if you've been going through a very difficult time. If there is no apparent reason for you to feel this way, you might want to talk to a professional about how you're feeling.
Perhaps your sadness originates from your feeling of lacking a purpose. This can often make a person feel like they are wasting potential or if they have low self-esteem it can make them feel useless. Or maybe your sadness comes from loneliness, not having some to share emotions and life experiences with can leave one depressed. Finally, it could be that others are putting you down. Maybe you yourself don't even realize they are doing this. Remember that just because someone says something does not mean they are correct. Their perspective is different and they may not even know the whole story. These reasons may be why you are experiencing such sadness. I wish you luck and remind you that you are unique I'm this World and have great potential so don't give in.
Anonymous
January 19th, 2018 1:12am
If you haven't felt sad in your life it'll probably because you're life has gone well so far and nothing has upsetter you currently and because of this you feel ebullient and grateful right now and never experience sadness too.
Anonymous
January 25th, 2018 3:20pm
Sometimes when we are alone or we experience change in our lives we begin to feel sad or upset. All I can say is that this feeling is normal everyone has a time where they have never felt so sad before and it is about how we deal with this feeling that is important, we cannot let it take over us.
There are many times in life where you feel like you have hit rock bottom. Maybe you have a problem you aren't dealing with properly?
Anonymous
March 2nd, 2018 10:59pm
Anything stressful can bring on sadness.its okay to feel this way sometimes,you just need to talk and let it out
Puberty? Issues? Depression? Emotions? Everything is possible. Try asking people around you. And if that doesn't work, try asking people here on 7Cups
Many things can cause sadness in life, especially if depression is a long time struggle. Depression can make you sad for no reason at all. Try to find ways to get your sadness out and try every day to take a step torward feeling better no matter the fear.
Sadness is experienced when we have suffered a loss or witnessed something traumatic. I sometimes feel sad by listening to the news. It's heartbreaking which evokes the feeling of sadness.
Anonymous
May 30th, 2018 1:00am
depression can be a factor in this. this really depends on the situation... if you truly suspect you are depressed, attempt to contact a doctor or therapist
It is great that you can recognise and identify your emotions. has something happened to make you feel sad? would be a good place to start. Sit with the emotion and ask the question and see what comes up for you. Maybe have a notepad and pen near by. You will be surprised to see what can come up when you just start writing. I also started an exercise last year which was a massive help for me and that was listening to some melancholy (sad) music and just letting my emotions come up. Once I sat crying to this piece of music and then. I felt amazing. Honour your emotions they are here for a reason. Make peace with them by listening to them and let them do their job. Sometimes we may repress our emotions so they try again another time to come up and be seen.
Anonymous
June 2nd, 2018 6:26am
We experience a wide range of emotions in our lifetime, whether we want to or not. These emotions can be triggered by an external cause or nothing at all. What is important is to safely let out these emotions whether it is through writing, talking to someone, music, art, meditation, or other things that make you calm and happy.
Anonymous
June 20th, 2018 7:06am
Are you in a bad situation? Did something happen to you?
Imagine a wave, in front of you. Sometimes it is a little wave and you can jump over it, but other times it is so big that you go under and struggle to get back up. That‘s the exact same situation in our life. Sometimes there are giant waves in front of us and we feel helpless and sad without knowing why, but there is always a way out.
It is just a bad period maybe you are really stressed because of school/work or family and friends. You should try to go out and have some fun.
This is a common problem it can be due to so many issues. We live in a society that discriminates against so much we feel horrid about our lives as they are not the 'ideal' even though it's unrealistic
Anonymous
July 4th, 2018 8:58pm
There's usually a reason why, maybe something happened in the last couple weeks that could make you feel this way? Even if it's something that seems small, it can still affect youd mood sometimes.
Sadness is a common emotion some people feel as often as once per day depending on the what's happening in their lives.Before you begin exploring the reason for your sadness, you first need to accept that feeling. Remember this: your feelings are valid because you feel them. They are real, and you don't need to judge yourself for having any feelings. Accept the fact that you are sad and that's okay right now. You may think to feel sad means you're weak or overly emotional. Yet, everyone experiences sadness at some time in their life, no matter how strong or stoic they may seem.
Anonymous
July 17th, 2018 2:35am
It can be many factors actualy maybe you're going through a difficult time maybe you're overwelmed and stressed out your mind is at its limit
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