is it normal to be sad for no apparent reason?

Question

I feel this way alot. it's not that bad, it's just like a constant grey cloud over my head, I can ignore it, I can get on with my day just the same, but at the back of my mind there's always this constant awareness of.. something. I don't know. does anyone else feel this way?

Answer 1

One of the most diagnostic symptoms of depression is exactly what you describe: Frequently feeling sad for no apparent reason. Life seems blah...hard to become very interested in much of anything...you might have to push yourself a little harder than normal to get out of bed and get things done...the sad feeling gnaws at you and wears you down, etc.

Is it possibly a seasonal depression, as in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? If so, it would have come on as the winter set in, and you experienced less sunlight, gray, possibly wet and cold days etc. Spending some time under a special lamp that simulates naturally light may help with SAD. See www.sunbox.com and related sites for info on these devices.

But if you were feeling this way in the summer then you are experiencing a depression that would not necessarily subside in the spring. In that case, it would be a good idea to seek professional help , including counseling and possibly an antidepressant (to help jump-start a better mood). Also, it can really help to stay physically active, exercise, and maintain normal activities throughout the winter.

Now would be a good time to start taking steps to overcome your depression. Otherwise it could persist for much longer.

Answer 2

No, it's not normal to feel a grey cloud constantly over your head. That sounds like depression -- or maybe the universe is telling you to do something different: find your true calling, explore the world differently, make some changes in your life. Maybe it's a wake up call to change your life!

Answer 3

Of course it's normal, just think about it, we can't be with other persons always all the time: sometimes we have te be alone, with ourselfes, and don't think you're really feeling bad, simply, you are having a time you have to relax and organize your mind, you can listen music to have good time and contrarrest it. Do something you haven't done in a large time... Really, don't worry about, I'm pretty sure you'll be back to normality tomorrow on ir a few days, for this reason, I recommend you that i f you want to be alone try to do something that will cultivate and in other case (being with other persons) you couldnt do. , like reading a book, paint/drawing, etc..Ok Good Luck

Answer 4

The bright aspect of it is the awareness of what is happening.
There is a joyousness, exclusive to our physical body, and so there is a 'low' also. Depression is the word commonly used to denote it, but not quite apt.
Though quite possible, it might take a lot of preparation to 'set-up' the situation, outside initially, till we become skilled, and then to set the inside situation, so as not to really get 'touched' by these low states.

Answer 5

Maybe you would feel a lot happier if u had a reason to be sad ..lol.c'mon cheer up,make friends,always see the lighter side of things and u would never feel sad again.....

Answer 6

Sounds like your a little depressed, try to do things that make you happy. Surround yourself with positive people and things, sometimes just going for a short walk everyday helps.

Answer 7

yes, i know exactly what you mean. but, no, it's not normal (even though many people feel this way). it's probably a low level of depression and most people are able to function, just not very happily.

Answer 8

Maybe you are very sensitive. There is something around you, you don't like. which makes you sad.. Try to make more friends.

Answer 9

There is probably a reason for your sadness that has been repressed in your memory.

Answer 10

this could be a sign of depression , which is a medical condition .might want to see a doctor .