Expression of sadness

Everyone in the world must have felt the sadness in life. Until you feels the world very CRUEL against 

you.

a.     Definition

Sadness is emotional pain associated with, or characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, helplessness and sorrow. An individual experiencing sadness may become quiet or lethargic, and withdraw themselves from others. Crying is often an indication of sadness. Sadness is one of the "six basic emotions" described by Paul Ekman, along with happiness, anger, surprise, fear and disgust. Sadness can be viewed as a temporary lowering of mood, whereas depression is more chronic.

There is some expression of sadness:

·        My heart is so burdened

·        I can’t tell my pain and sorrow in words

·        …. Comes as my great sadness.

·        I’m so sad to hear it.

·        I’m very sad about ….

·        I can’t believe what’s going on.

·        I can’t hold my tears on it.

·        Oh, no ….

There us some responses:

·        Yes, I understand it.

·        Sorry, I didn’t know that it will make you sad.

·        Really? I’m sure (she/he) didn’t mean it.

·        Yes, I am also sad since I will miss you.

b.      How to eliminate feelings of sadness

Here are some ways to experience normal sadness in a healthy way and to allow this emotion to enrich your life:

·         Allow yourself to be sad. Denying such feelings may force them underground, where they can do more damage with time. Cry if you feel like it. Notice if you feel relief after the tears stop.

·         If you are feeling sad, plan a sadness day.Plan a day or evening just to be alone, listen to melancholy music, and to observe your thoughts and feelings. Planning time to be unhappy can be actually feel good. It can help you ultimately move into a more happy mood.

·         Think about the context of the sad feelings. Are they related to a loss or an unhappy event? It's usually not as simple as discovering the "cause" of the sadness, but it may be possible to understand factors involved.

·         Sadness can result from a change that you didn't expect, or it can signal the need for a change in your life.Change is usually stressful, but it is necessary for growth.

·         Know when sadness turns into depression. Get help if this happens rather than getting stuck in it.