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How do i make sadness go away?

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Last Updated: 12/14/2020 at 1:03pm
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SirJayalot
March 31st, 2020 12:13pm
The most important part of dealing with sadness is just to realize and acknowledge that you're feeling down. Sometimes that can be enough to shift your thinking pattern. You can also try and suss out why you're feeling sad. Some strategies that can help to identify the cause of a sad include writing about how you're feeling, talking to someone you trust to get a new perspective. Talk to someone you trust about how you're feeling. Write a list of things you're thankful for and refer back to it whenever you're feeling down. Stick to a routine. Look after your physical health. Keep your sleeping pattern regular by waking up at the same time every day. Stay active to keep those endorphins pumping. Try to fill up on nutrient-rich food like fresh fruit and veggies. Plan things and set goals. Set smaller, more achievable goals if you're struggling to stay motivated.
Anonymous
April 11th, 2018 3:28am
By feeding your mind with positive thoughts and when the negative ones that make you sad pop up, conquer them with better thoughts like reminding yourself that the devil is a liar trying to steal your joy and that better days are ahead and you're lucky to be alive to witness those days.
Anonymous
July 28th, 2018 8:14pm
You can try this method, it works! First, close your eyes and try to see yourself from the outside. What do you see? A human being who feel sadness knows that something is hurting. It's a sign the people in question recognises that the world is far from perfect and wants to escape sadness. Accept your sadness as a clever and sensible way to be in the world and search for the words you would say to someone you love and admire to solace them from this hurt. Once you've accepted and gave perspective to this sadness that you feel, ask yourself: since how long do I feel sad like this? Close your eyes, breathe slowly and let the thoughts come. You can write them down once it is done. Does it come from so long ago you can't remember? Or is it related to something that happened more or less recently? You'll have the shape of it. Once again, accept the fact that this sadness is a gift from your perceiving system to make you grow. There is way more freedom and love that you see. Don't give up, it's just the beginning of the journey. What you have written or thought you can tell your listener therapist or friends, or trust yourself and go deeper in your reflection alone. You can also search for the self help guides here if something seems to relate to what you feel. With much love, a smile and encouragements.
Anonymous
December 14th, 2020 1:03pm
It's perfectly OK to have sad feelings at times. As long as they don't happen too often or last too long, sad feelings — like all emotions — are just a natural part of life. It's good to start by understanding why you feel this way, what is causing you to feel sad.Remind yourself that sadness will pass and you'll feel better. Think positive of one or two good things about yourself or your situation and what you can do and how things can get better. Get support from the people that care about you, they can comfort you when you feel sad. There also scientifically proven things that free Serotonin in our bodies, the hormone of happiness, like doing a little physical activity (go for a walk) or eating a piece of chocolate.