Sadness

I struggle to understand and regulate my emotions. Sometimes they can be a big jumble of confusion. But I feel sad often. My mum passed away six months ago and even though it’s buried down enough that I can function most of the time, the melancholy is always lingering just below the surface - almost like gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe. Sometimes it gets above the surface and sadness hits.

When I feel this sadness I try to make myself go for a little walk. Exercise is good. It really increases dopamine and regulates your hormones. So when you walk, you quickly feel better whether you are feeling sad or anxious or both. If I can’t get out for a walk I do the things I know make me happy. Writing, watching a totally hilarious film, doing a relaxing jigsaw puzzle, reading a great fiction book I can escape in to...

Distraction techniques are good. And if you feel you DO need to cry, then cry, you will feel better afterwards I promise.

I hope you feel brighter today Berrybunny.

Best wishes, Verity x.

I struggle to understand and regulate my emotions. Sometimes they can be a big jumble of confusion. But I feel sad often. My mum passed away six months ago and even though it’s buried down enough that I can function most of the time, the melancholy is always lingering just below the surface - almost like gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe. Sometimes it gets above the surface and sadness hits.

When I feel this sadness I try to make myself go for a little walk. Exercise is good. It really increases dopamine and regulates your hormones. So when you walk, you quickly feel better whether you are feeling sad or anxious or both. If I can’t get out for a walk I do the things I know make me happy. Writing, watching a totally hilarious film, doing a relaxing jigsaw puzzle, reading a great fiction book I can escape in to...

Distraction techniques are good. And if you feel you DO need to cry, then cry, you will feel better afterwards I promise.

I hope you feel brighter today Berrybunny.

Best wishes, Verity x.