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Sadness and depression
It’s okay to feel sad. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re depressed. There are lots of steps in between sadness and depression. Let’s explore some of the differences.
Sadness is okay and it usually passes on its own
It’s not something to be concerned about and will usually resolve itself in time.
Everybody feels sad from time to time. It’s one of many emotions that we feel throughout our lives.
Even as children we experience sadness along with many other emotions like joy, anger, fear, and excitement.
How you can cope with sadness
There’s lots of things you can do to help yourself get back on track and ease the sadness. For example:
Watch a movie or TV show
Express your feelings through writing or art
Exercise or go outdoors
Could it be depression?
When sadness doesn’t seem to go away then it could be sign that something else is happening.
You may feel cut-off or distant from others
You might be thinking negatively about yourself and your life
Nothing makes you feel happy anymore
You have no energy to do things like get out of bed or leave the house
There’s an emptiness inside you
You have thoughts of hurting yourself or ending your life
“There’s always help available and someone to talk to. Give us a call”.
It’s never too late to get support
If you’re struggling with sadness or depression we’re here to help.
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This content was last reviewed 15/02/2018
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