I feel sad right now

[Mamatired]

There’s a hollowness in my chest. What do you do when you feel this way?

[leaningonjesus]

when i have that same emptiness/ hollowness which is near constant lately, i do the one and only thing I know will sustain me: i turn to the lord and read psalms. i read isaiah where theres so much love and encouragement. i flood myself with christian music and cry out to god. I used to turn to alcohal. But that ship has sailed, sunk, never to be found in the dark depths of the evil waters I used to swim in. I pray you find some fulfillment today.

[Mamatired in reply to leaningonjesus]

I’m glad you’re able to find something you enjoy doing that makes you feel warmth and sustained. I used to turn to alcohol as well and haven’t for six months. I’m proud of you!

[Hidden]

Hi Mamatired, I was feeling discouraged earlier today, so I took a break from what I was doing, went out, & rode my bicycle around town. Then I came home, rubbed an ice cube on my face, & finished the task I had been doing. I hope you feel better soon.❤️

[Mamatired in reply to Hidden]

That sounds lovely. Was the weather nice out for you? Im glad you mentioned that you took and break and got onto your bike. I forgot all about mine sitting in the garage. I’m going to give that a good ol try next time thank you

[Hidden in reply to Mamatired]

Yes! It was the first time I’ve ridden this year. I forgot what a workout it is.😅

[Mamatired in reply to Hidden]

Haha I can only imagine. I guess it’s time to oil up the joints and get moving. Thanks again for the suggestions

[Roxylox]

I would actually write about it on here as you are doing, even maybe writing it down anywhere can help. I have only recently discovered how writing about my feelings helps me, but as with anything, what suits one person might not suit another.

[Mamatired in reply to Roxylox]

Good idea. It’s been nice to have a platform to write on and hear various suggestions and not feel so alone. I appreciate your suggestions. I’m struggling with being more authentic and open in my writing as I’m new to journal writing and haven’t felt like myself for a few years. Do you have any suggestions for getting over this block??

[Roxylox in reply to Mamatired]

I did very little journalling until this past year. Very recently I joined a mental health engage group who meet online at the moment for light discussions and there is also a little writing involved. I also did an online course which got me back to writing a bit. Have a nice day now.

[Suziq644 in reply to Roxylox]

Hi, can I ask please how you found this group please, I have been looking for a while. Was it through Facebook

Thanks in advance 😊

[Roxylox in reply to Suziq644]

I honestly can't remember, sorry.

[Musicalmind]

Try t to stay busy

[Mamatired in reply to Musicalmind]

Good idea

[mvillarreal]

First of all, there's nothing wrong with feeling sad. It can feel overwhelming and unpleasant and it makes sense to want to rid yourself of it, but it's okay to feel sad, so if you need to cry or scream whatever, it's totally fine. Everyone is different, so I don't know what will work for you, but speaking for myself, I sometimes find it helpful to be with an animal companion when I feel sad. Do you have an animal friend in your house that you can spend time with? If it doesn't get better, it might be good to talk to a therapist as well.

[Mamatired in reply to mvillarreal]

I guess no one has ever told me that it’s okay to be sad. I had to re-read that a few times. It’s okay to be sad. I say it to my little one often enough but don’t know what it means to tell myself and to feel it out. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Seeking2findnAngel]

Been there myself. To tell the truth I felt that way the whole month of April. Why because April is my birthday month and it seems since I lost my husband six years ago, I have these "cry attacks" that come over me, it especially hit me hard my birthday month , and they normally start with a big flood of emptiness over powering me. Just like "leaningonjesus" said I too try to pray my way thru it. Sometimes it works, some times I play some gospel music and it can normally lift my spirit as long as I don't play any sad gospel music. Sad gospel music for me, just makes it worst. But if I can't shake the spirit after a while, meaning it's consuming my day, then I turn to "comedy". I listen to the comedy channels on my XM radio, or on the demand channel on TV. Heck, I even turn on TikTok and most times someone is doing something so darn "stupid" over there it really takes my mind off of things and bring me back to happy land. Well I hope I have suggested something that might help you. Make you some "Happy" whatever it is, find a way to bring happy into your day. Do it just because you are worthy and you deserve you some happy. May all Good Happy Things be yours today and always my "HealthUnlocked" Friend.

[penguins123]

Go out for a walk...maybe that will help. Call a good friend who is positive.

[Pel3749]

Call a friend or a relative that is up beat and laugh with them. Walking has always helped me. Try to be with people.

[chaoticjoy3]

It's so easy to feel this way in this crazy world we live in. I find that the one thing that seems to help void that empty feeling is to disconnect, disconnect from the internet, from social media, disconnect from all the things that make me feel as I am not enough. I often feel like I am continually flooded with comparison, and in a world where we have more connections than ever we all too often feel we have no connection at all, even with those who are right there with us. We spend the time any energy focusing on things we can not change and people who are not important to us and lose sight of the beauty that is right in front of us. I read more, and use a gratitude journal and a prayer journal, all things that help me to realize all that I have been blessed with. I hope this helps, Prayers to you.