I have a Great Life So Why am I So Sad?
You have a great job, a nice house and a husband or wife that you love dearly. You feel fulfilled in your career and your personal life and you’re optimistic about the future. Yet you may be asking 'Why Am I So Sad When my Life is Great?'
Despite having these feelings, you may not fully understand why you're feeling this way. There’s a part of you that’s missing, but you don’t know what it is and you may feel guilty for feeling down for no apparent reason.
First, it’s important for you to know that this feeling is completely normal. Many people have sad feelings without a certain event or circumstance to tie them to. You have no reason to feel guilty about your feelings. You’re completely allowed to feel whatever emotion you want to and you don’t have to justify it to anyone.
Why Do I Feel Like This?
It’s important for you to identify where these feelings are coming from if you’d like to work on resolving them. Here are a few things to consider:
Have You Done Something Not So Good in the Past?
Is there someone you’ve wronged in the past? If so, you might have some lingering guilt. If it’s possible, you should make amends with this person - it’s never too late to say you’re sorry. Tying up loose ends can help you feel more content and it may ease some negative feelings you’re experiencing.
How's Your Bucket List Going?
Are there things you haven’t crossed off your bucket list yet? You might be living the type of life you imagined for yourself, but maybe there are bigger things you haven’t accomplished yet. Perhaps you'd like to go to Paris or bungee jumping? Maybe it's a new career or business you'd like to start? Feeling like studying art in Italy? f so, make a list of all the things you’d still like to do and get to work! If you’re feeling anxious, enlist a loved one to help you tackle the goals on your list.
Are You Contributing?
Do you feel like you aren’t giving back? Helping others is an incredibly rewarding feeling. It’s also easy to feel guilty if you aren’t doing much for your community, especially when you see all the negative news of the day. There are dozens of different charities that are always looking for volunteers. Find one or two in your community, and see how you can help out.
Maybe there are other ways you can contribute? Perhaps check in on an neighbour of advanced years, from time to time? Volunteer at the local soup kitchen or animal welfare league?
Feel Like You're Going in the Wrong Direction in Life?
Is the life you dreamed of not what you thought it’d be? Maybe all your life you dreamed about being a mother, but having kids isn’t fulfilling you the way you thought. Or maybe you’ve dedicated your life to your career, but your current job isn’t bringing you satisfaction. It’s okay to realise that the life you wanted isn’t what it was cracked up to be. Find other ways to live out your dreams, and see what feels right.
Sad for No Reason?
Are you still puzzled as to why you’re feeling down in the dumps? You should talk to a medical professional to see if a chemical imbalance is to blame. Perhaps it's something you could have inherited from your parents. Have you looked at your family tree to see if your ancestors suffered from depression or inexplicable sadness? Talking to a good psychic might be helpful if this is the case. Our Australian psychics and International psychics can look into your situation in a completely non-judgemental and compassionate way.
Perhaps it's a Medical Issue?
Feeling sad or low from time to time is part of being human, but if it lingers or worsens, it could be something more. Depression can affect how you think, sleep, eat and feel about life. And to make matters worse, often it isn’t something you can just “snap out of.” Sometimes, it’s linked to a medical issue - like hormonal changes, chronic pain or even nutritional deficiencies. If you suspect your sadness might have a deeper cause, it’s worth having a chat with your doctor. Together, you can work out a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and supports your wellbeing.
Final Thoughts on Sadness
Having sad feelings is completely normal, but the blues become a problem if you can’t shake them. If sadness is taking over your life or goes on for an extended period of time, you need to take some action so you can move foreward. Life is too short to be sad all the time and you deserve all the happiness in the world.
You don’t have to go through it alone - reaching out for support can be the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
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