How to get out of sadness

sadness

  All people sometimes feel sadness as well as joy, anger, pride in addition to many other feelings, since we all have feelings and emotions, and it is normal that they always change, so people sometimes feel happy and sometimes they feel sad.  Based on the events and situations they go through in their daily lives, and whatever feelings a person goes through, it is a real feeling and part of their life and experience, but most people focus on happiness and treat the unhappiness and sadness as something unnecessary. .  Or a useless and unwanted feeling, and it should be noted that negative feelings can also help people, since sadness can give a person the opportunity to stop and think about their life and their feelings, and think about the people they surround him, in addition to helping them maintain their social relationships and their dreams, and therefore sadness.  It does not mean that a person stops in place and does not deal with life situations, but that he must take advantage of sadness to reconcile intelligence. h different situations and move on, because it is an important emotion that can help with adaptation and acceptance of situations, focus, perseverance and growth in life in general.

how to get out of sadness

  Grief can be a difficult and heavy feeling for humanity, not only because of the pain it causes, but also because of the factors that led to the grief in the first place, as grief can be due to loss, helplessness, disappointment, or many other reasons.  However, there are some tips and methods that help to get out of grief and overcome it, and we mention the following:

     Mindfulness, where the sad mind tends to think about everything that is wrong and is unnecessarily afraid of all the negative possibilities that may arise in the future.  As it often fills the human mind with thoughts, concentrating on the present moment seems like unnatural behavior of the mind, but training to engage the senses, be it touch, taste, sight, hearing or smell, for the moment leave less time for anxiety. 

     Listening to music:Listening to a happy melody can instantly change the mood, create a more positive atmosphere, change brain chemistry and improve people's moods.

     Adding omega-3 to the diet: Research has shown that people with depression and sadness are often deficient in fatty acids, as studies have found that consuming fish oil daily helps reduce the onset of some symptoms, such as: anxiety , sleep disturbances, which are unexplained Feelings of sadness, suicidal thoughts, and decreased sexual desire by 50%, and omega-3 fatty acids can also lower cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular health, and has several sources, including them: nuts, flax seeds and fatty fish such as salmon or tuna. 

      Stop Negative Self-Talk: People experiencing grief tend to view the world in a negative light, blaming themselves when things go wrong in their daily lives, and when things go well, they attribute it to luck, and the Sadness promotes feelings of self-worth.  Therefore, it is recommended to monitor negative self-talk and replace this type of thinking with reminders and self-realization that these are just negative thoughts, and should not be taken seriously or believed. 

     Distraction: It is advised to distract from thinking too much, because thoughts are the number one enemy of a bereaved person, and being busy can be an effective way to overcome sadness and depression, playing with a pet, going out walk, read a book or anything that takes a person out of their fears and 

     Communicating with friends: Talking and communicating with others can be one of the most difficult things for a grieving person, but it is advised to force them out and not isolate them, as going out and communicating with friends leaves a huge positive impact on the grieving person. person's 

    Adequate sleep: Sleep and mood are closely related, as lack of sleep can cause anger and stress, while healthy sleep can improve well-being and a positive feeling, and studies have shown that even partial deprivation of sleep has a significant impact on mood, in addition to affecting the quality of sleep Sleep directly affects the quality and quality of daily life, including intelligence, productivity, emotional balance, creativity, physical vitality and even the  It should be noted that no other activity offers as many benefits with as little effort as sleeping. An adult should sleep 7 to 9 hours each night.

     Aerobic exercise: Regular exercise helps to overcome pain, as the body secretes endorphins during exercise, which improves natural immunity and mood, and regular exercise provides other health benefits, such as: lowering blood pressure blood pressure, prevent heart disease and cancer, and promote self-control.  Estimates, experts recommend getting half an hour to an hour of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, at least three to four times a week.

    Medication use: It's not easy to determine which medications are particularly appropriate for each person's prolonged or complicated grief, but doctors can help find medications that fit each person's specific personal needs.  It should be noted that medication may not relieve a person of their sadness or feeling completely lost, but it may help relieve some symptoms.

sadness and depression

  The feeling of sadness differs from depression, since depression is defined as a disorder that manifests itself in excessive sadness, loss of interest in pleasant things, loss of motivation and a feeling of complete helplessness.  There are many natural treatments for depression in addition to medications, including: behavior change, physical activities, lifestyle change and way of thinking, but sadness can sometimes turn into depression, so it must be distinguished and the ability to tell the difference between depression ordinary sadness.  And depression can encourage you to take the right steps and look for ways to improve your mood.