Does anyone else feel a small, vague sadness and how do you handle it?

[BrittneyHl]

I don't have depression and definitely don't feel very sad but I do get a little sad and feel there is something very small missing from life or me. Is anyone else like that and how do you deal with it or what things do you do?

Its only very small sadness but still annoying

[SueShe]

I believe everyone has, at one time or another in their lives, felt some anguish, sadness or uneasiness that cannot be traced to a specific event.

It also happened to me in the past and my way of dealing with it was to reflect on what the cause (s) may have been for feeling that way. The best method for me was to sit down and go over what the causes could have been. Since that feeling does not just crawl on me but appears from one minute to the other, the cause is relatively easy to find.

Sometimes, you cannot have an influence on that sadness when, for instance, a family member has been victim of an accident but for others, it can be more difficult. The importance is not to let that sadness develop into a full blown depression that will be very difficult to get out without professional help.

[Nikki1989]

Humans frequently carry a quiet emotional "background noise" that isn't quite depression, but also not nothing.

[AgentG111]

Absolutely, it can be many small things.

For me it's when I miss my children and grandchildren because they are away from me and there's something I would want to share with them. Or wanting to share something amazing with a partner.

Try to look at all the good things and focus on those. Do something for yourself that makes you happy or relax and take in the positive vibes it's gives you.

Have an amazing day! Smile for the reason you are you and Alive!

[Massageman]

Soundslike the feeling when I get my property tax bill for my house.

[Shiprex]

It's part of growing up in this information age that is filled with depressing content to keep us all pissed off but not sad. That way we don't have the inclination to get on top of them and replace them with others who would do much the same.

[jazzy34]

Yeah, but then again, I have clinical depression (diagnosed in 2020) so there's that. I just try to relax or workout.

[Sal_Monella]

Find a new interest improve your sense of belonging.

[RedInnocent69]

I do. At many things. Myself, others, situations…

[jahaims]

That's your brain trying to tell you that you aren't having honest introspection

[dudeinohio]

On occasion; but the feeling goes away after awhile.