Don't Just Be Held Back, Let Go Of Sadness In These 10 Ways

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JAKARTA - Sadness is an unpleasant feeling. If you feel it and just hold it in without looking for a solution or a way to let it go, it can lead to depression. In order to stay mentally healthy and life feel good, there are special ways to let go of sadness.

Want to know how to get relief and not be trapped in an umbrella of sadness? Check out the following below.

Cry

Crying is a natural activity, just like belching, farting, and sighing. Crying is also a way to relieve a depressed heart.

Crying makes a person admit his most vulnerable condition. In fact, a study revealed that people who cry are strong because they are able to identify or recognize their own feelings.

Write

Writing poetry is certainly not a foreign way to release sadness. Instead of being buried and becoming a disease, someone can express their sadness by writing poetry. When feeling sad, the soul needs to be detoxified.

Illustration of opening a book (Unsplash / Anna Hecker)

And writing poetry or turning emotions into language and words can make you feel better.

Listening to music

Whether it's sad music or calming music, try to get to the beat. Also follow the flow of emotions, if it is overflowing then the opportunity to cry or sing out loud makes the feeling more relaxed.

Dress up and wear the best clothes collection

When you feel sad, try opening your wardrobe. Choose the best clothes and dress up. This makes sadness a little forgotten.

Take a walk

The prolonged sadness made the time seem immobile, suddenly taking up a lot of time for grief. The best way, try to take a walk outside the house. You will see a lot of things and forget about stressful events.

Keep yourself busy

A psychologist once said about 'happiness is busyness'. That is, keeping yourself busy can make someone feel happier. Why?

Doing lots of things will not give you a chance to be dissolved in sadness. You can meet lots of people, lots of friends, and of course find laughter.

Perform rhythmic movements

Rhythmic movements in walking, running or driving can trigger the body's endorphins to be released. As we all know, exercise can make a person feel happier.

Illustration of a walk in a park (Unsplash / Biel Morro)

Enjoy the outdoors

The cool air, the beautiful scenery, the chirping of birds in the trees, and the smiles of strangers make someone who feels sad feel 'new'. This method can liven up a gray mood.

Eating comfort food

Eating foods that are soft and that trigger the release of the happy hormone can help you feel relieved. But keep in mind, avoid mounting portions. Measure the right portion and enjoy every bite. Also try to identify the ingredients of the seasonings.

Make the body comfortable

There are several activities that comfort the body. Such as meditation, hot baths, shopping for plants, or gardening. Do positive activities to relax your body and keep a positive mind.

The last way to let go of sadness is to laugh. Call the people closest to you, invite them to eat out, tell stories, and laugh.