What do you usually do to overcome sadness?

Philippines
May 30, 2019 3:42am CST
I feel a little bit down today. I don't think it is because of the weather. I don't have any clue as to why I am sad. Do you guys experience as such? If so, how did you overcome the feeling? or perhaps do you crave something to eat which makes it resolve the sadness you feel?
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
30 May 19
if it is cravings, then I try to eat it. If it sadness, I busy myself reading, watching feel good movies, listening to nice songs
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• Philippines
4 Jun 19
yeah watching movies helps too such as watching movies in Netflix
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
30 May 19
I would watch funny movies from you tube to overcome my sadness.
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• Philippines
4 Jun 19
yeah that's also a good thing to do! Thanks Thelma!
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
4 Jun 19
@sw8sincere thank you. You are very welcome.
@kareng (54712)
• United States
14 Nov 19
Do something that makes you happy or that you enjoy doing. Visit a friend, play music, what do you enjoy doing?
@kareng (54712)
• United States
14 Nov 19
@sw8sincere I hope you kick the depression quickly. If not, find someone you trust to talk to.
• Philippines
14 Nov 19
That's a great suggestion! I enjoy singing!
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• Philippines
20 Nov 19
@kareng thank you!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
30 May 19
Sometimes, we feel like that and I don't like it. I fight the feeling. I tell my husband about it and he would hug me. It somehow makes me feel loved and not sad anymore . In addition, I pray for guidance and understanding in whatever I also would message our daughter about it and she would cheer me up. I also eat my comfort foods , whenever I feel lonely.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
@sw8sincere Thank you. I primarily get my strength from my family but of course from God.
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• Philippines
4 Jun 19
I admire your family. I am certain you can overcome sadness easily with all those love from them =)
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
30 May 19
I find things to fix or tinker with in the house to channel sadness to creative energy. The Bible also taught me to count my blessings when I feel this way
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• Philippines
4 Jun 19
Very nice suggestion. Thanks @louievill
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
30 May 19
I sometimes feel this when remembering the sad thing in the past.
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• Philippines
4 Jun 19
yeah.. me too. sometimes i suddenly felt this out of nowhere.
@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
@sw8sincere I think we have this moment and it is unexpected.
@jstory07 (134460)
• Roseburg, Oregon
14 Feb 20
I never feel that way but if I did I would try and do something that would make me happy.
• Philippines
15 Feb 20
Thanks Judy
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
15 Feb 20
With me, sometimes I just have to ride it out. Normally I am fine again after a couple of days.
• Philippines
18 Feb 20
that's good to hear sharon! :)
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@JudyEv (325788)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Nov 19
Chocolate always makes me feel better but it also makes me fatter. Going for a walk sometimes helps.
• Philippines
20 Nov 19
Thanks for sharing @JudyEV :)
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
30 May 19
I have those days that I feel so sad, sometimes I just take a nap or watch movies online.
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jun 19
@sw8sincere Well, I guess we have our own remedy.
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• Philippines
4 Jun 19
thanks Bhem! but taking a nap won't help for me .glad it does take effect on you. Hey! you needed it. =)
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@Acefun (1220)
• Malaysia
31 May 19
You can try few things but this is what I did that can make myself better. 1. Listen to songs that you like/enjoy 2. Eat some sweet things such as desert, sweets, chocolate, etc 3.Take a nap How about you?
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
Thanks. I think no. 2 helps me make myself feel better.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
30 May 19
So sad to know that. Are you not certain why are you sad? I don't think so. There's a cause for that. Is it about love? Money? Work? Children? Etc.? The problem can't be solved unless it's defined.
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
yeah.. it is weird but there aren't any cause at all. I just felt sad . I doubt this happens maybe because my body is getting ready for my period.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
@sw8sincere That would be one of the probable causes, women's monthly period.
@Starkinds (32703)
• India
30 May 19
You should talk to your love ones and watch a comedy or romantic movie
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
yes comedy movies helps a lot! Thanks Jaya =)
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@Starkinds (32703)
• India
4 Jun 19
@sw8sincere you most welcome
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
18 Feb 20
Yes i verse holy book often
• Philippines
19 Feb 20
that's a very good thing to do!
@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
30 May 19
If we didn't feel a little sad from time to time, how would we know to appreciate happiness properly? I usually find that my mood is at a low ebb when there has been very little change in my routine. Generally, making a conscious effort to go out and do something completely different for an hour or two will lift my spirits. Eating something (such as chocolate) in order to try to make yourself feel better is generally a bad thing! That way lies obesity!
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
I agree with your opinion @owlwings Thank you!
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@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
11 Oct 19
I am the one who is easily sad. It takes time till I can get over it.
• Philippines
30 May 19
Well, maybe you can do things that would usually makes you happy.
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
yeah perhaps, singing! =)
@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
8 Jun 19
I just sit alone
@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
30 May 19
For any kind of issue related to mind my only remedy is to meditate... And try to focus on positives....
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
yes.. positive mindset really does matter a lot. Thanks @Aansh13
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@LydiaC (171)
• Serbia
30 May 19
I mostly bury myself in work so that I don't have to thinking about everything that could make me sad. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it does not. When it fails, depression finds me
• Philippines
4 Jun 19
aww.. thanks Lydia. Same thing goes to me.
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