How do you feel better when you are very sad?

I eat sweet peppers

Well first off, I just cry to let my feelings out.

And then when I am somewhat in a calm position, I just give a little pep talk to myself

I play video games like Animal Crossing or Genshin Impact!

I like to keep to myself for a little first, and then talk to friends about it.

My deep sadness is really had to erase, I tend to just shut down and flop on my bed.

but since I'm a very much "ants in my pants" person I tend to fidget a lot and eventually my focus tend to be drawn there and then its easier to drop the sadness to deal with later.

Otherwise If I'm still able to do things, I draw. while listening to youra or heize. idk the lyrics to any of their songs bc idk korean but their general vibe helps.

listen to sad music and cry

i talk to my best friend first to tell what i feel. And then i try to sleep or eat something i like

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I guess crying would be really helpful sometimes, wish everyone could cry easily cause I suck at that

nah it just comes haha. like you listen to sme sad music and youre just like "damn this is.."and then it just goes. if you cant cry then just tell yourself youll be alright or talk to someone

Walks help for me and other exercise.

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That's very challenging. Staying in bed for long when you are sad is normal but it makes my back hurt so bad that makes the whole situation even more pathetic lol

.......how strong are your core muscles? As a measure, how many proper sit-ups can you do without feeling fatigued?

I'm not saying you're weak or smth but like its a bit concerning that lying in bed will lead to back pain. A strong core is a strong frame.

which leads into my next coping mechanism: if I feel the sadness creeping on I go for walk or do minor exercise, nothing that will make you sweat or tired, just going through the motions.

I process it. If it is a funk that I am having trouble shaking, I'll dance or "diddy" (which is not "all out" dancing) the sadness away to some of my favorite hype songs or find some funny vids to crack up to, like this one:

Who says there is just one way to release anything weighing you down?

cry or watch something that makes me happy , sleep.

who said i get rid of it?

Cry it out and then listen to music

talk to mum, talk to dad, talk to my friends, talk to teachers, exercise, eat ice-cream/a mango

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Wow teachers really??? And they care?

Teachers care about you. Teachers are kind, sensible, educated individuals. If you decide to approach them, they will treat you with fair treatment, respect and help you as much as they can if you have a worry which is an academic or pastoral problem.

You need to respect them for a healthy relationship to be established.

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That hit hard....

yup my sadness stays with me i named it snow

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Teachers care about you. Teachers are kind, sensible, educated individuals. If you decide to approach them, they will treat you with fair treatment, respect and help you as much as they can if you have a worry which is an academic or pastoral problem.

You need to respect them for a healthy relationship to be established.

damn my teachers are shit

Sad? What's that?

Well, nowadays I just sulk lol. But I used to write poems expressing what was on my mind at that time. I feel like that would be a great habit to get back into, because it really helped me out. But I’ve got so much going on that I don’t really have that much time for it anymore, sadly.

- Reach out to friends and family

- Go to websites like Beyond Blue

- Search for forums to find out how others in similar situation coped ( ie. breastcancer forums for women with similar experiences)

- sleep - believe me, it helps a lot

- Listen to music

watch something to distract myself or play with my cat. When nothing works, I sleep it out.

Cry, listen to music and watch videos of things that bring me joy

I listen to this song

i go off the rails until i'm not off the rails

works out in the end anyhow at some point

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Teachers care about you. Teachers are kind, sensible, educated individuals. If you decide to approach them, they will treat you with fair treatment, respect and help you as much as they can if you have a worry which is an academic or pastoral problem.

You need to respect them for a healthy relationship to be established.

mine said it was my fault i was being physically abused

Cry then take deep breaths and think about my family

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I go out to get ice cream!

Yess! That and music is probs my top two. Also, sometimes i just sit outside in the sun for good 10-20 minutes alone.