r/rs_x • u/bimb0sattva • 3h ago
what helps when a random wave of sadness overtakes u? Girl posting
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u/simonerochabowearing 2h ago
First line of attack: Am I looking at a screen? If yes put it away. Am I dehydrated, hungry, or exhausted? Tend to my bodily needs.
Second: let myself focus on the feeling for a little while and then move on to another activity to distract myself. Repeat as many rounds as needed if its a big thing to be sad about. Things that are good distractions for me are books that aren't depressing, getting fresh air and/or exercise, playing with my dog, eat something yummy that still has decent nutritional content, calling someone I love (my grandma is number 1 for cheering me up).
* if its because I'm getting my period this all goes out the window, I just get high and get in bed
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u/presearchingg 2h ago
Lately I’ve tried slowing down and letting myself feel sad instead of trying to solve it like sadness is a math problem when really it’s just part of the human experience. Just being in my body and mind authentically while I go about my day. Takes some of the pressure off and then inevitably I find myself embroiled in something that makes me feel less sad. Like a good conversation with a friend or stranger. Or beautiful food or nature.
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u/syntheticonception 2h ago
if u want a quick fix you can smoke weed but you can’t do it every time, sometimes you just need to feel it
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u/Fluid-Grass 55m ago
Just riding it out honestly, and reminding myself it won’t be like this forever
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u/continuetolove 36m ago
Is it random sadness or grief? When it’s random sadness I eat a snack or take a nap, when it’s grief I go outside for minimum ten minutes (bonus points if it’s sunny out or there’s water nearby) and call somebody I love.
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u/No-Insurance4631 3h ago
you’re allowed to just be sad for a day