why do we feel sad even without a reason?
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That is a VERY strong sign of depression.  Talk to your doctor right away about getting on meds before it gets worse.  It could be hormonal or stress or any number of things.  Only a professional can properly give you the assessment you need.
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WHY do you want to kill yourself sometimes? Or do you have no logical reason for feeling depressed? I have found that it is always slightly better when there is an excuse that makes sense because you have something to blame.\n\nI was depressed for several years, and came close to attempting suicide several times. Nothing that should have made me THAT depressed, just lack of friends and upset about poor grades. Unfortunately, I found myself holding a pocketknife to my wrist just the same.\n\nThe trick, for me at least, was doing the exact opposite of what I wanted to do. I really just felt like shutting myself in my room and crying or sleeping or playing computer games all day. It was a cycle: I would do this, my life would suck, I would be so depressed about how I was such a loser that I would do this. I doubt you are in the same cycle, but most depressed people are in some sort of emotional feedback loop, whether they put themselves there or not.\n\nOne day I said "%$#@ THIS!". I gave away all my computer games. I began approaching people and attempting to socialize, even though I lacked social skills and this was incredibly painful in ways I can't begin to describe. The truth is I have still not completely cured my natural antisocial tendencies, but I am A LOT better than before.\n\nIdentify your feedback loop. Break it by any means necessary, and you will be free.
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Everyone has their ups and downs. What seems big to you may be the least of someone else's problems. Count your blessings! You may feel low now, but time has a way of distracting you with new things. Cheer up! Something great is bound to happen soon!
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its from childhood.I get Sunday blah,s,its a quite day,nothing going on,its not really depression just a lonely feeling.Think back and remember how the Sunday nights were spent as a child.We have refered sadness and its sorta like when someone die,s say at christmas or holiday and that time of year,every year it comes back to you with a sadness or empty feeling.Sometime we cannot even remember but rest assured it is from a former memory.
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Probably because you are not exactly happy where you are at in your life now. Things outside of you connot truly make you feel better, you should spend some time each day, even if it is just for a few minutes to allow yourself to think. Whenever I'm not feeling quite right ( whatever that is ) it is usually some unresolved issue that I've been avoiding!
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we actually cry as much at sad endings; as happy 1's------Its an overwhelming emotion-empathy--you cant help it--you feel like your the one in the situation.It overcomes your emotions and you let loose. Passes a hanky
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If you believe that you will never be happy then you will never allow yourself to be happy and always doubt what you have. If we look at what is good in our current situation instead of all that is lacking we will feel better. A lot of happiness is controlling how the negative things effect us and rising above it.
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Okay, not so sure what you're asking.  But feeling "sad" is a lot different from "depressed." You're definitely depressed, because you feel sad ALL THE TIME.  Sleeping a lot is another definite sign of clinical depression.  You need to get some help, it is not your fault, you aren't being selfish, it's just a chemical imbalance or something in your brain that meds can fix.
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Why you gotta feel sad?  It's just another day, man.
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Because when your tissue is not receiving blood, is is also not receiving oxygen and nutrients and toxins are building up in there, doing damage. Your brain reads this new information (when you get feeling back) as pain.\n\nGood Luck!
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usually it makes you feel better if your sad.
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Why do you feel sad?  We reap what we sow.  You were alone today because you haven't gone out of your way to make it any different (make friends).  Do you aknowledge anybody elses birthday?  I'm just asking these questions because I had the same thing happen to me years ago and I realized it had everything to do with my decisions.  \n\nHappy Birthday--we are here!
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Regardless of whether or not you feel sad, crying is a way for your body to release built up tension and stress. Ever been under an enormous amount of stress, then you hear a somewhat-funny joke and begin laughing hysterically...only to find yourself "laughing" so hard you're crying? Laughing is also a way for your body to release this tension. Your body is a miraculous machine and it needs to release negative energy in some way to keep on running. Perhaps you've been extra busy lately, or have had an extra amount of stuff on your mind...? Either way, your body is trying to regulate itself. It's nothing to be worried about.
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Do you feel like there is something missing in your life? Odd to answer a question with a question, but think about it. Yes you have friends and family around you that care for and love you. But is there that ONE person, or even just some one a little extra special? You could also just b going through a really tough time right now. And I know that nothing can suck more than having a bad day and coming home to an empty house(and cats don't count as some one to come home to.) If you want to stop feeling alone then don't be alone. Surround yourself with fun and up lifting people. Do a girls night, don't eat alone and don't keep to yourself. You're feeling down, so tell those people who care and I promise they will help. Who know you better than the people that you love and care for? So it's those people who could probably offer the most help and support in a down time for you. We all have those times when we're feeling down, so you're never alone when it comes to feeling down.
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Sometimes depression gets so deep and you feel trapped. You can't see the forest through the trees, and you feel the only way to get relief is in death. Some feel that the world and everyone around them would be better off with out them around.
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I feel like this sometimes...Do you feel down?...If so it could be depression..If not..could be new meds you're taking..But chances are it could be that you feel blue...Try to do something new...Go out..take time for yourself..It might be good for you..
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Hi, I feel the same way, lost and broken.  You are suffering from depression.  That is the easy answer, the hard part is how to get rid of the depression.  Depression is anger turned inward.  Start by asking yourself Do I feel angry?  If this depressed feeling lasts for more than a few weeks you should see a doctor.  There are 2 kinds of depression situational (the dog dies so you are sad) or chemical depression, one of the brain chemicals is out of balance.  Not a very big deal just ask you doctor.  I wish you luck.  If you want someone to talk to I give great advice, and it is always good to talk to someone.