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Why do I sometimes feel sad for no reason?

Profile: astralpsyche
astralpsyche on Feb 19, 2016
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Sometimes I feel a feeling of sadness for no reason, because I attempt to focus and think about every area of my life at the same time instead of being patient with myself and handling situations one by one. I get sad that I'm not able to do everything at once! which we all know is impossible.
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Profile: loveforever
loveforever on Mar 4, 2016
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There are times that you feel sad for no reason if you are just doing nothing.Being sad is the absent of happiness. You feel sad when you are alone. You can't make yourself happy by your own. You can't seek happiness within yourself.
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Monica123 on Feb 27, 2016
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Overthinking. When you think way too much it puts you in a foul mood because of all the negative "what if" scenarios you build up in your head
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WiseOldManCounseling on Mar 3, 2016
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There's always a reason. It can be physical fatigue or unfinished psychological business. It's also often repressed guilt about past behavior or current avoidance.
Profile: Squigz
Squigz on Jun 23, 2015
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First off, everything that's normal for you is normal :) Everyone's different, everyone has a different normal, and sometimes that normal changes :P I've found that quite often, the way I feel can be just as subject to habit as it can be to actual other reasons. If I've been pretty lazy lately, have not exercised, and haven't talked to many people, and have been lounging around the house, then the house becomes a zone of depression for me. Even if I have no reason to be upset or sad, just being in the house might make me feel sad purely because I have formed a mental link between house and sad.
Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Feb 18, 2016
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There must be a reason at the back of your mind that you have not let go of yet that is making you upset. It is good if you can address the reason and deal with it.
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LeafOnTheWind2 on Mar 3, 2016
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Sometimes when we feel sad it can be due to a number of reasons. Lack of sleep, an unhealthy diet, reminders of negative past experiences are all things that can contribute to feeling low for "no reason."
Profile: petitebrise
petitebrise on Jul 2, 2016
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Sadness is a completely natural human emotion. Sometimes we can feel sad or depressed for no reason, and that is completely okay. We aren't always aware of things that could be affecting us, or our sub conscious. It's always important to take time for YOU at least once during the day when you can be free of interruptions. This involves self reflection. If you are feeling sad for no reason, take some time by yourself to do some deep breathing and reflect on what has been happening in your life recently. You never know what you may think of! Never look at this as a bad thing. We are constantly working on our emotions as human beings. There may be an area of your life that is bothering you, when you can identify that, you can then work on bettering yourself or the situation that could be causing you some sadness. Good luck!
Profile: Freebirdie
Freebirdie on Apr 22, 2016
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Feelings don't necessarily need to have a reason. You can feel happy for no reason and you can feel sad for no reason. If the feeling is stronger you might want to consider depression
Profile: SilentSerenityy
SilentSerenityy on May 22, 2016
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It can happen for a variety of reasons. If you're a girl, it can be hormonal changes before a period. It could also be the first sign of depression. Stress or subconscious worries could make you feel down too.
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Anonymous on Apr 14, 2016
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Well, you might be depressed. I feel sad for no apparent reason too, and due to my curiosity I figured out that I was depressed. I hope you feel better. Talk yo any of us, many listeners would be glad to help you out. :)
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Anonymous on Apr 15, 2016
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I always believe that missing someone sometimes make your mood swing extremely, or simply just feel lonely. And I believe they all are just natural. We;re going to be fine anyway.
Profile: sprout92
sprout92 on Aug 11, 2015
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Absolutely. Emotions are complicated and they certainly don't make sense all of the time. However, that doesn't mean that any feeling is "wrong" or that we should judge ourselves for feeling them. Being sad is okay sometimes, and trying to push our feelings away simply because we don't understand them often makes us suffer more in the long run.
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Anonymous on Nov 30, 2015
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Yes, It is normal. I too experience this.
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Anonymous on Mar 18, 2016
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Maybe you are feeling some kind of stress or anxiety. Sometimes there is nothing obvious around to make us feel sad, but if you think about it, it can be something more general: our career, family, friends, life expectations... Don't feel bad about your emotions, talk to someone about them if you feel that it can help.
Profile: Niteshhelper
Niteshhelper on Jul 29, 2016
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because you're thinking about past or worried about future!. so, don't think about past or worry about future, just enjoy you're life :)
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Anonymous on Jul 28, 2015
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No, it is not normal to feel sad for no reason at all. Never let yourself be sad for no reason. We are sometimes sad for a reason or even more than a reason, but you will figure out the reason(s) and deal with it.
Profile: ThePsalmist
ThePsalmist on Dec 4, 2017
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It might be that you're clinically depressed or are experiencing sadness from past unresolved issues that you are not fully conscious of. These unresolved issues will resurface with the help of undergoing therapy.
Profile: NanaAthene
NanaAthene on Oct 27, 2015
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Of course it is, I, sometimes feel very depressed for no reason at all. I even listen to really sad songs but then have to remind myself that I'm safe and am currently surrounded by people who love me and I then start to name everything I'm thankful for.
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Anonymous on Feb 20, 2016
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You may feel sad because your subconsious mind knows that something is bothering you, even though you don't know why you are sad there might be an underlying reason which has something to do with an earlier trouble which you feel nervous about. Try going over your past experiences and consider whether you are happy about the outcome.
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