We’ve all been there…

Unhappy feelings are a natural part of life, living, and endurance. We all feel them, we all  try and fight them off, and we all, unfortunately, try and ignore them. Changing these untrue and unhealthy thoughts into rational and reality based thoughts is something I talked about in my last blog post, How to Change Unhealthy Thoughts. But what do we do when maybe these sad, unhappy, thoughts are true, or based on reality? Sad things happen to people, and it is okay and healthy to be sad about them. It’s how we deal with these sad thoughts, or how persistent and long lasting these sad thoughts effect ourselves, our lives, and our relationships that is important.

Don’t feel like you’re on a time line.

Depending on what is making us sad, warrants different amounts of time which is needed to repair our thoughts, feelings, and well-being. And no amount of time is “normal” or too long or too short. Everyone grieves, repairs, and recharges themselves in their own fashions. Dealing with major events like the loss of a friend of family member, can take much longer than something smaller, like a fight with a friend, or a mishap at work. A break-up or divorce can invoke a much longer recovery time as well. But what happens when we have sad thoughts that we just cannot seem to shake? Persistent and relentless sad thoughts over a long period of time can be painful, and it can affect our abilities to live our normal lives. Sad thoughts or feeling sad often does not necessarily mean that you are depressed.

Seeking help doesn’t solidify your “crazy”.

Dealing with sad thoughts or a general sadness first begins with talking to someone about them. The act of saying how you feel out loud, with someone else intently listening and/or giving feedback, can be extremely healing on its own. This can be a close family member, a good friend, or a trusted colleague. Anyone that you are comfortable with talking to will work. However, sometimes talking to someone who is a separate third party, who knows nothing about you or your situation, can be even more healing. Going to see a therapist or counselor does not mean you are “sick”, “crazy”, or “insane”, these professionals can be used simply as a resource to get out your thoughts, feelings, and emotions that would otherwise stay inside your own head. Catharsis is a feeling that you get of relief and satisfaction, and talk therapy has been proven to be successful in being cathartic. Research a therapist in your area today by simply searching through google “therapists in Fayetteville, Ga” or “therapists in the greater Atlanta area” you’ll be surprised how much better you’ll feel!

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