I’m sad
Understanding Yourself
- Thank you for expressing yourself. Sometimes the shortest statements have the loudest impact.
- We’re sorry that you feel sad right now. Are you able to narrow down what it is that’s making you feel that way? Are you keeping yourself safe while you’re sad?
- This may just be an opening to a much larger conversation. Do you have someone in your life that you can talk to about it? Family members, teachers, counselors, pastors, friends- someone to help you carry the load. You’re not alone.
Helping Yourself
- What activities do you have in your life that make you happy? You may want to try and add some more of those into your life right now to help you gain some of your happiness back.
- Who do you have in your life that makes you feel better about things? Maybe try and spend more time with them right now doing something you enjoy.
- Find a safe outlet to express your sadness. Do you like art? Painting, drawing, clay? Or how about music? Do you like to compose? Anything that can give you a safe outlet so you aren’t keeping it all in.
- Keep expressing yourself. There are many people out there who would like to help. Just give them the chance.
