All posts tagged: Sadness

A Man Who Has Zero Joy In Life Usually Shows These 10 Silent Signs

A Man Who Has Zero Joy In Life Usually Shows These 10 Silent Signs

Published by Jenni Sidey

For a lot of men, having to admit that they’re struggling can be difficult. More often than not, they prefer to suffer in silence. They simply cannot bring themselves to ask for a helping hand, and a lot of that is rooted in the patriarchy and the standards men are held to. But a man who has zero joy in life usually shows silent signs, unable to hide his struggles. Most of the time, the signs are there if you know what to look for. He might still laugh in all the right moments and show up when plans are made, but he’s not actually present. His mind is somewhere else entirely. Just as we talk and raise awareness to women’s mental health, we shouldn’t ignore the warning signs that a man might need more than he’s willing to ask for when it comes to the betterment of his own mental health. A man who has zero joy in life usually shows these 10 silent signs 1. He isolates himself without making it obvious Mahir …

10 Ways To Make Someone Feel Sad About You Not Being In Their Life Without Saying A Single Word

10 Ways To Make Someone Feel Sad About You Not Being In Their Life Without Saying A Single Word

Published by Jenni Sidey

Many people are tired of their toxic friends or bad exes, but they can’t help but seek their validation. That’s why people go back to bad relationships in the name of “closure” and find comfort in people who have hurt them at the expense of their peace. They want to feel seen and “missed,” even if they never truly left, physically or emotionally. However, there are certain ways to make someone feel sad about you not being in their life without saying a single word. They’re not always comfortable, but they are powerful. Here are 10 ways to make someone feel sad about you not being in their life without saying a single word 1. Stop reaching out first Prostock-studio | Shutterstock When you’re constantly in contact, liking Instagram stories, or viewing someone’s posts, the bond is still there. A toxic friend or manipulative person still believes they have access to you, and most likely, they do, even if it’s just emotionally. To make someone actually miss your presence and notice that you’re gone for …

Emilia Fox’s private battle to overcome ‘great sadness’ of heartbreaking split

Emilia Fox’s private battle to overcome ‘great sadness’ of heartbreaking split

Published by Sam Flores

When we meet Emilia Fox on a spring morning in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, south-west London, the Silent Witness actress is in her element. “Nature always helps me enormously to process and feel present,” the star tells HELLO! as she walks among the diverse flora – 10,000 individual plants and 1,500 species, no less – inside the gardens’ Temperate House. Emilia Fox is positive about her this new chapter of her life (@joshshinner) Emilia, 51, split from her partner of four years, the TV producer Jonathan Stadlen, last year, and the actress, who is an ambassador for the Royal Botanic Gardens, reveals that spending time in nature has helped her to heal. “I’m a great believer that changes come in life for a reason, even if it’s hard to see why at the time,” she says. “Inevitably, there is great sadness when a relationship finishes, but a year on from separating, I’m feeling positive about where I am in life and what’s to come. “Time is a great healer, and because I was …

Despite ‘Survey’ Sadness, Jobless Claims Slide Near Historic Lows

Despite ‘Survey’ Sadness, Jobless Claims Slide Near Historic Lows

Published by Jenni Sidey

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time fell to just 207k (below the 213k expected and down from the prior 209.25k) – back near its lowest levels in 5 years (and trend towards its lowest level in 50 years)… Source: Bloomberg Despite a small pick up last week, Continuing jobless claims have been below the 1.9 million Maginot Line since the start of the year… Source: Bloomberg Finally, as the following chart suggests, while it may be “hard to get” a new job, firing remains very low… Source: Bloomberg The ‘no hire, no fire’ economy is alive and kicking. Source link

If You’ve Been Feeling Off Lately, These 5 Signs May Mean It’s More Than Just Regular Sadness | Mitzi Bockmann

If You’ve Been Feeling Off Lately, These 5 Signs May Mean It’s More Than Just Regular Sadness | Mitzi Bockmann

Published by Jenni Sidey

When you’re feeling down about your life and yourself, do you wonder if you’re depressed or just plain, regular sad? Should you be worried about your mood shifting, or should you just ride it out? Sadness versus depression: there’s a fine line between the two emotions.  While there are many variations of depression, there are two fundamental forms. Chemical depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain, one that’s often genetic or the result of trauma. Situational depression is usually a short-term sadness, often brought on by a life event. As clinical therapist Lynn Zakeri explains, sometimes sadness is just sadness, and other times it’s a sign of something more clinical. If you’ve been feeling off lately, these 5 signs may mean it’s more than just sadness: 1. Something specific triggered your sadness Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash One way to tell if you are depressed or just sad is to consider what is happening in your life right now. Has your dog died? Is a parent sick? Have you lost your job? Did …

When Someone’s Life Is Falling Apart, They’ll Often Do These 10 Things Before Reaching Their Breaking Point

When Someone’s Life Is Falling Apart, They’ll Often Do These 10 Things Before Reaching Their Breaking Point

Published by Jenni Sidey

There are times in life when it feels like the world is ending and there’s nothing we can do about it. While some people can feel themselves changing into someone they don’t recognize, others might build up to this realization. Because whether it’s a change in sleep patterns or a feeling of hopelessness, when someone’s life is falling apart, they’ll often do these things before reaching their breaking point. For a person on the outside looking in, seeing someone they love go through this is heartbreaking. But when they’re able to recognize certain indicators of a negative change, it’s easier for them to offer support. And for the person going through this difficult time, they can begin to look inward to help themselves start thriving again. When someone’s life is falling apart, they’ll often do these 10 things before reaching their breaking point 1. Not getting enough sleep Gladskikh Tatiana | Shutterstock Sleep is the most important thing for our bodies, and it’s recommended we get between 7-9 hours of it each night, so it …

You Can Almost Always Tell Someone Is Unhappy By These 11 Behaviors That Are Obvious Once You See Them

You Can Almost Always Tell Someone Is Unhappy By These 11 Behaviors That Are Obvious Once You See Them

Published by Jenni Sidey

While sadness is a universal and normal emotion to feel, when someone is dealing with chronic unhappiness, their behavior starts to shift. Whether it’s isolating themselves, neglecting self-care, or over-apologizing, you can almost always tell someone is unhappy by these behaviors that are obvious once you see them. At first, however, they may be so good at hiding their unhappiness that these actions seem normal. Feeling embarrassed and conflicted, they’ll bury their emotions to avoid anyone finding out. But try as they may, eventually, their behavior will give them away, especially to their closest friends and loved ones. When people notice that others are feeling down like this, it’s essential to offer a support system. Because while they might not open up right away, they can have a safe space that is the difference between thriving and feeling alone.  You can almost always tell someone is unhappy by these 11 behaviors that are obvious once you see them 1. They withdraw socially Wasana Kunpol | Shutterstock Sometimes, people will never admit how miserable they are. …

What Are the Colors of Sadness and Melancholy?

What Are the Colors of Sadness and Melancholy?

Published by Sam Flores

Published: Jan 31, 2026written by Maysara Kamal, BA Philosophy & Film   Each color evokes and represents certain qualities. Blue, grey, and black have long been considered colors of sadness and melancholy. Blue is the cold winter hours, permeated with rain mirroring our tears. Grey is the sunless morning sky, the featureless grief we often experience. Black is death, the absence of all colors, a going inwards into the abyss of separation. We explore why we associate each of these colors with sadness and melancholy.   How Blue Impacts Our Emotions Ocean Blue, artwork by Philip G. Duthie. Source: NHS Lothian Charity, Tonic Collection   Blue significantly impacts our emotions. As the color of water, blue has long been associated with the fluidity of our emotional states. The cool color temperature of blue stimulates our emotions on a neurological level. According to an MRI study, the color stimulates the hippocampus, responsible for our memories, the hypothalamus, responsible for our biological rhythms, and, most importantly, the amygdala – the part of your brain that processes and …

Sadness After Holidays: How To Help Yourself

Sadness After Holidays: How To Help Yourself

Published by Sam Flores

Personally, I find the holidays hard. I love Christmas as a concept but with three of my closest family members dying during this season, it just feels a little too tender for me. One of my favourite Christmas songs is called “It’s Christmas So We’ll Stop” in which the singer describes Christmas as a chance to breathe during difficult times, a moment to forget the heavy weight of our lives. Then he goes on to say “next day life went back to its’ bad self”. This is how it feels to me, and many of us. Life hits harder after moments of reprieve and celebration. According to a medically reviewed article by Health Central, 64% of us struggle with post-holidays depression. How to cope after Christmas Writing for The Conversation, Jolanta Burke, Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has given her advice for muddling through. First, she explains, this slump makes perfect sense: “During the festive period, dopamine levels tend to rise. Anticipation of celebration, time spent …