Tips and tricks to overcome sadness

Identify our feelings. It is not good to force “the joy; it is convenient to go through the moments of sorrow, because it is convenient to tune in with our feelings to be able to identify them, and thus to be able to understand from where the sadness arises. We will probably discover that some aspects of our life produce dissatisfaction and discomfort (some aspect of our work, our social or family relationships, etc.).

In this sense, we could say that sadness acts as a warning for us to reconsider some of the circumstances of our life and modify them if possible.

2. Strive to maintain a positive attitude. A certain positive attitude toward life is helpful. “Seeing the glass half full” is a highly recommended daily exercise because overcoming sadness sometimes requires an effort on our part.

3. Perform some individual or group activities. This also helps us to improve our mood. In this sense, apart from recommending those that have to do with physical exercise and nature, each person should look for the ones that are most suitable for him or her.

For some people it may be reading, for others tidying up their papers or clothes or taking care of themselves in some other way.

4. Seek professional help. In case the period of sadness lasts too long, seeking help from a Clinical Psychologist specialized in Psychotherapy is a good option because sometimes it is difficult to reflect alone on what ails us.

To dialogue with the psychologist is a way to open new perspectives to a situation that we do not see clearly and that with the passing of the months is making us fall into a well of confusion.

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If the person does not consult on his/her own initiative, it would be good if family members or other people close to him/her could help him/her to ask for help, especially if he/she presents symptoms that may suggest depression.