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I have never felt so sad in my life. Why do I feel this way?

Profile: niceRainbows39
niceRainbows39 on Jan 24, 2021
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This could be happening for a number of reasons. The best way to find out is to sit down and do a mental check-in with yourself. Take the time to focus all of your attention on how you are truly feeling, maybe even write it down. Ask yourself a few of the following questions: How do I feel right now? What has happened in my life to make me feel this way? Have I ever felt this way before? What can I do to become happier? Another good way to find out why you feel a certain way is to start journaling. Take 5-15 minutes every day and write down whatever is on your mind. It can be as simple as how you feel, or it can be something a little more in-depth, such as a summary of your day. You could even take a different approach and write down exactly what you're thinking at that moment in time. You can write whatever you want to write during this time. Over time, you can often find out the cause of your feelings and realize what makes you feel better. Just understand that your feelings are valid. It's okay to feel this way, everyone becomes sad at some time or another. You don't always have to feel your best. If this problem persists, it might be best to talk to your doctor or a mental health professional, as there's a possibility that you may be struggling with undiagnosed depression, bipolar, anxiety, etc. Good luck with this, and I truly hope that you start to feel better soon! :)
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NickiWM on Feb 17, 2021
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It may be you are going through something emotionally challenging. When we are faced with something that is very personal and emotinal, it is natural to react by feelings of deep sadness. These feelings really exist in order to inform us something important And difficult is going on, without these feelings we wouldn't ve able to know that something is happening to us. It could help to just sit down to think and reflect on what it is that makes us feel that way. That helps with dealing with And feeling through those feelings, even though it is often hard and painful. Try to give yourself time to heal and accept the feelings as they come to you. They will eventually pass and become more manageable. If youe find yourself struggling, do not hesitate to reach out for help.
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Anonymous on Mar 4, 2021
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One reason you could possibly be feeling this way is because as your growing older, your hormones are changing which could mean your thoughts and feelings are all over the place and are having an impact on the way your feeling. Another reason is simply because of stress! You could be possibly be dealing with a lot right now and its all piled on top of eachother and has resulted in you feeling more upset than usual, which is totally understandable! if this is the case you can always try doing some things to take your mind off of things ( eg., going on a walk, reading a book, listening to music , journalling etc). Also please try your best to remember theres always somebody available to talk at 7 cups no matter what your issue is.
Profile: starryblue
starryblue on Mar 11, 2021
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sometimes there isn't always a direct reason for why you feel the way you do, depression and sadness is always there- it can't be gotten rid of but it can be fought, and managed. you might be feeling this way because of a recent, huge change in your life, or perhaps no change at all- things just might be dragging on and you feel as if there's no purpose to them anymore- or perhaps you're just discouraged. the best thing you can do is to pick yourself up, and force yourself to focus on something- anything- and get moving, because once you do (you can be stopped, there will be setbacks) but you'll get better and better at picking yourself back up. good luck, and remember, you are loved.
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Anonymous on Mar 11, 2021
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When something negative happens in your life—a breakup, a death, the loss of a job, for example—it can seem like your world is ending, so it’s natural to feel awful. “All emotions are important to experience and have valuable information for us about our lives,” says Dr. Lori Rockmore, Psy.D. Consider this an opportunity to learn, grow and find true healing, says Briana Borten, CEO of the wellness organization Dragontree. First figure out why you're sad. Sometimes it's easy to pinpoint the reason you feel upset―like if you just can't get over your ex. Other times you may be sad for no discernible reason. When this is the case, try getting out a pen and paper and “write without stopping for five minutes,” suggests life coach, radio host and author Sunny Joy McMillan. She calls this brain dumping. You can also try journaling, meditating, yoga or any other practice that will help you focus on your inner self.
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TracyBeeee on Mar 20, 2021
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Everyone is different, that's a basic fact of life. What makes one person sad may not make someone else sad. When trying to understand your emotions, or the "why" behind them, it may be more beneficial to try to identify the direct source. For example, is something triggering a past trauma? What new changes have you experienced in your life recently? Do others' actions cause you to feel this way? By answering questions like this you will be able to more easily find a source behind your emotions. After finding the source, it is important to identify other things that can combat the sadness. What brings you joy in your life? It's easier said than done, but focusing on the positive is the healthiest thing you can do for yourself.
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helpfulBraid5417 on Mar 31, 2021
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Based on my own experience, I have felt very similiar to this in the sense that I had experienced a really low point. Nothing seemed to have mattered and I had absolutely no energy to have done the things I wanted. I felt like nothing was going to succeed and I was at a falling point. This was because of my drug addiction and my past abuse. I have met numerous people who have gone through the same thing but had different causes for it. No matter what, depression is similiar in the way that it eats up the people who deal with it.
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Anonymous on Apr 9, 2021
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I dont know why you feel that way. You know you the best. I know its hard to hear that and you might not want to. But some times taking the time to reflect about your past will help you know why you feel that way. It took me a long time to know why I felt that way. I went to therapy, it wasn't cheep, I journal a lot, and talked to people on 7 cups. All that really helped me to get to the place I am right now. It wasn't easy and lots of the times I wanted to give up, but I dint. Im now in a place that Im little bet hepper and have a long ways to go.
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Anonymous on May 7, 2021
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In life there are circumstances when one feels down and sad. These episodes may last a few seconds, days, weeks, months and sometimes years. It is important to identify why this sadness is there and to seek help from others if one is not able to resolve this situation by oneself. The good news is that there is always a solution which can help. You can reach out to friends and family, to 7 cups where there are trained listeners and therapists if you need professional advise. There are many other opportunities to deal with sadness and the great news is that there are always people to help you get through this challenging time.
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Anonymous on Jun 9, 2021
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Our life is full of ups and downs, like that roller coaster that everyone seems to like comparing life to. There are going to be moments when we are really, really happy. Those moments we tend to treasure and look back upon with fondness. However, there are going to be moments when we are feeling the lowest of our lows. These are completely normal. We cannot always be one emotion. In fact, we are not necessarily our emotions. Are emotions are fleeting and do not have to define who we are. So whether your are feeling very sad now, whether you have experienced intense sadness in the past or will the future, it is a normal emotion that, with time, will pass.
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