what do you do when you feel sad?

@pinks17 (2192)
Philippines
July 11, 2008 3:50am CST
If I feel sad...I get a pen and write or open my friendster account to create a blog.Now my other outlet of releasing the sadness is through mylot.I create discussions that is related to how I feel that day..I asked for opinions.Before I do get my pencil and do some sketching or I'll draw.I have 2 sketchpads and that's where I keep all my drawings.I have a notebook also what I write down all my thoughts and why I feel sad.If I'm sad...sometimes I go to an adoration room and just stay there and pray or read scriptures.Eating also is one way of removing the feeling of sadness.
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@Alex42692 (167)
• United States
11 Jul 08
I think of the reason I'm sad and think of a counter thought to drown it out and figure out a solution to my problem. If I need more help, I'll sit on my bed where it's quit and meditate for 5-10 minutes.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
hmmm...probably ill try meditation as well...maybe it will also work with me
• Philippines
11 Jul 08
when i feel sad, i find time to spend with myself alone. i listen to sad songs, reflect a little, and realize that every thing has reasons why it happened. after that i become better. i dont need a lot of comfort from other people, because i believe that the only person i can depend on to is myself.
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
It's alright to spend some time alone when you're sad..but not for long.You will need to mingle with people..you don't have to speak to them when you're sad but merely being with people it will divert your attention to them temporarily.
@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
11 Jul 08
Whenever I feel sad, I pray. I talk to God and ask him to remove all my worries. I do go to mylot too and just like you, I create a discussion about what I've been through. Just like this morning, I expressed what I felt when I made a discussion about my problem. It really is enlightening having friends responding to it. I do draw sometimes when I'm sad. And the best that I do whenever I feel sad is to talk to a friend who is always ready to listen.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
a good way for releasing the sad feelings would be to pray and by writing..and checking the mylot comments can ease the sadness
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
11 Jul 08
If I feel sad I have so many ways to forget it like I'll watch comedy movies, take a nap, go to the house of my friends and hang out with them.. I will do many ways just to stop feeling the sadness because if I'm not going to do that then the sadness will not live me... I don't want to put my self into jail of sadness.. I want to be happy always and besides it is not healthy to be lonely...
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
I do that as well..I watch comedy films or sometimes I go to the mall and eat.LOL.You are right being sad is not healthy...you'll have wrinkles also if you think of your problems all the time.LOL
@Jhordie (5115)
• Philippines
11 Jul 08
Likewise here... I even have posted a discussion after a fight with my SO-CALLED friend! But when I feel sad, I usually pray... I just simply place all my burdens unto Him who could understand me more than anybody! And I do tried eating ICE CREAM... because according to some studies it has something that can make us happy! Have you seen a person eating ice cream with a frown on their face?!
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
yep..pray when you feel sad really helps...but eating ice cream...hmmm...i know i want to gain weight but eating ice cream when i feel sad...well probably i'll have to try that..
@amrishkj (297)
• India
11 Jul 08
Whenever I feel sad I go and take a nap. Because in a ways it makes me fresh and another thing I kind of forget that I was sad in the first place.
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
wow that's very relaxing.wish i could have the luxury to sleep. ;p
@pree_6 (434)
• India
12 Jul 08
if i feel sad, i share it with my mom...i listen to some melodious music and try to look out on a solution of how to overcome it..its better to cry out the sadness or share it with someone instead of keeping it with u...as life is full of sadness and happiness,nman has to accept both and be able to manage it....fantastic discussion...happy mylotting..cheers!...
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
wow that's great...at least you still have a mom who you can talk to when you are sad.I don't talk to my mom if I am sad bec. I know she will sad as well..she has a lot of problems already and I don't want to tell her the reasons why I am sad bec. I will add up to her problem.What I tell my mom are just happy stories. ;p
@pree_6 (434)
• India
13 Jul 08
thats very true..i appreciate your feelings not to add on to more problems and make your mom too to become sad...but i get a solution when i share my feelings with my mom cos she is my best friend...nothing can be as good as sharing your feelings to someone who is very close to u...
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
that is right pree_6...well anyway a mother will know if her daughter has a problem...so we can still hide it.soon if the right time will come...we still tend to tell our mothers. **wink**
@BeckyAnn (265)
• United States
14 Jul 08
Two words: MUSIC BABY. I have music for all my moods--including the bad ones. It's just something I have almost 24/7 and I have no intention of having less. It's my biggest stress/sadness relief. I draw, too, but I can't usually draw when I'm sad. I like drawing when I'm relaxed (which doesn't seem to be often nowadays....O_o). ~Becky Ann
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
Hi beckyann...I love music too.But my type of music depends on my mood for that day.So when I am sad...I don't listen to sad music...mostly rock or any music I am not familiar with. Thanks for dropping by. ;p
@4ofmyown (1119)
• United States
12 Jul 08
I have recently started to keep a journal that I find to be very helpful. Not only does it help me to vent and express my feelings right at that moment but I seem more organized.I got one small enough to carry with me so I can write down things whenever I want. Maybe that might be helpful.
@4ofmyown (1119)
• United States
13 Jul 08
I completely agree with you. I have noticed that when i see people who have some of the same feelings as I do on Mylot...sometimes commenting with them does make me feel better. Thanks
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
I just observed awhile ago.I tried to write something and guess what...my hand hurts.I am not used to writing and using my hand to write.I merely use it for typing and I do that 8 hours at work and will continue typing on the keyboard when I am home to answer and create discussions in mylot.LOL.**wink**
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
that was one of my outlet of releasing the sadness.but I don't have enough time already.accessing mylot and creating discussions could also help.
• Malaysia
13 Jul 08
Went i sad, i love to play music instrument and make a song to release my tension or i hang up with my friends at the mall.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
oh that's nice johar_ahmad.I hang out with friends too.Sad to say I don't know how to play any instrument.But given a chance Id love to learn how to use the guitar.That would be a best way to ease the sadness.
@jhake1984 (270)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
When I feel sad, I listen to music and sing along and watch comedy movies...
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
wow...we do have a videoke player and if I feel sad..I asked my boyfriend to join me and sing our lungs out using our videoke player.We have to microphones so we take turns in singing and we will just laugh at each other if the tone of our voice is bad.So the problem or the feeling of sadness will be gone. 'p
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
when i feel sad, the first thing i do is to get a pen and my notebook to start writing just about anything. sometimes i could write songs or poems. or if i'm tired of writing, i open my computer and type whatever crosses my mind. i would also surf the internet and just go to any website that i feel like going to. if i'm not in the mood to write, i would eat and watch movies, particularly the funny ones because it boosts me up. i also pick up the phone and call some of my friends, ask them to go with me shopping, play in the arcade or just go anywhere i feel like going too. (goodness it will take me forever to answer your question, pinks! lol!) if none of those mentioned earlier would work, i would listen to music, particularly mariah carey's songs because i learn a lot from it and i can relate to songs that she sings. BUT! (lol!) if none of them all work, i open the bible, go to church and pray to god. he is the answer to all problems and i believe that nothing is impossible with the almighty savior. he created us and i know that these moments of sadness comes for a reason. god will not give us these "stepping stones" if he knows that we can fight it. so just accept whatever trials life may bring. sooner or later we will all be at peace in our minds and our hearts. i wish you well. thanks for the discussion! happy mylotting pinks! :)
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
...huhuhu...you have a star already...I want to have a star also...I want it...I want it...waaahhh..I need more time infront of the pc...I want it.LOL. Thanks for the comment.Happy mylotting too. ;p
@kaesta (37)
• Kenya
12 Jul 08
i hardly feel sad but when i do, i reflect on my happiest of moments and it works miracles. before i knew this i would write down or type what exactly i feel and this would make me cry so i stopped. i listen to music that i love or watch funny cartoons and comedies. the best thing is to avoid feeling sad if you can by not thinking of things that make you feel sorry for yourself
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
same here.yep..just watch spongebob and it works... LOL.
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@sethbabs (38)
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
When im sad i go online. I play an online game. I kill monsters and sometimes when it is really heavy i go on pk mode and kill players. if i can't go online i play with my ds and finish some quests.. but the best thing that i do is tell it to somebody i tell it to my father or my friend (a real real friend) and send them some sms. that way the pressure comes out easily and you might even get a bonus suggestion. Good Luck!!!
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
sorry... :c LOL Well my comment will not change.I am just happy that there are still some people who talk to their dad if they feel sad.You must be a good son. ;p
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
Are you a male or a female?It's very rare nowadays to tell or confide their problems with their dad.I am glad that you are close with your dad.
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
Oh sorry I post like a girl... T-T Im a male by the way...
• United States
12 Jul 08
What makes me feel sad is when I miss my girlfriend in the Philippines because I haven't seen her in 2 years and at times I text her to see if she's ok and always get a response back from her from time to time. I let her know that I love her and that I am coming back to her. If I get sad for other things I just talk to my sister. But only just missing my girlfriend and hoping to see her again next year. That's about it.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
How sweet..I'm glad you still have that same feelings with your girlfriend..bec. honestly I don't believe in long distance relationship.It's gonna be really sad if you are away with your partner.It makes me sad also if I am not with my boyfriend even just for an hour away from him.Sounds crazy but it's true.What more if we live in a different country.It's going to be sad.I'm sure by next year...you'll be very happy..you'll see your girlfriend again.Thanks for posting a comment.
• Malaysia
12 Jul 08
I will cry first for my sadness. I did not do much when I'm sad, sometimes I just eat, or sleep, then after that my sadness will go. Actually for me, time is the best medicine for sadness. The passing time will recover the pain.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
LOL.I cry if I am sad and it's really a great relief when you cry it out.Well regarding eating...that's too expensive.LOL.hahaha.but I ask my boyfriend for us to go out and go to a cake house or ice cream house...you know to stimulate my system and make me hyper and forget the sadness...Thanks for the reply meiyeec511
@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
12 Jul 08
Hi my friend, When I am sad I usually go lie in my bed and try to sleep. That's probably because I get depressed alot and I can go there, have all my furry kids around me, and feel better. I also eat when I'm sad, which I know is not good!! lol Have a nice night, Char :-)
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
Hi Char! How I wish I could sleep just to forget my problem..What I do is hug my pet cats and talk to them (well not all the time.LOL.)..I hug them and I know they can feel that I am sad...what's good is that if I'm sad they stay beside me...esp. my garfield. ;p have a nice day char.
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• Philippines
12 Jul 08
I usually lie down to bed and listening to rock music. Rock music can makes me stronger.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
Correct..It can ease the sadness...but sometimes it's just noise.But I listen to rock music to divert the sadness. Thanks for the comment.
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
when i feel sad.,. i just go to my room,. cry and listen to my ipod,because everytime i do that i feel sleepy, and take a nap then when i woke up, i already forgot what happened then go outside my room like there's nothing happened.,.,.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
hmmm...how I wish I can get myself an ipod.LOL.well at least I have my cellphone and can actually save A LOT of songs as well and as good as your ipod.if im sad sometimes I change my playlist in my cellphone and change it to a rock selection or alternative selections and no lovesongs or melancholy songs. ;p
• Indonesia
12 Jul 08
Whenever I feel sad then I Will run as fast as I can! beside it makes me free also made me healthier! xixixi :cheers:
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
wow...that's a tiring suggestion.I don't have time to put on my running shoes. ;p why don't you try writing. ;p