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The upside of Sadness

The upside of Sadness
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Published: 08/24/2013 - Updated: 12/11/2016

Author: Miriam Reyes6 Comments

The use of anti-depressants to tackle a problem or sadness is becoming increasingly common. It is estimated that the consumption of anti-depressants has doubled in the last decade in countries going through a crisis, however, this does not mean that it is the best or only option to deal with sadness or difficult times.

Anti-depressants are drugs that can be helpful when prescribed correctly to treat cases of depression, but should not be, under any circumstances, the first choice of treatment.

Contents

  • Why are anti-depressants so common?
  • Should we "treat" sadness with drugs?
  • What does not kill us makes us stronger
  • How can one overcome sadness without medication?

Why are anti-depressants so common?

Every day we see them on TV advertisements, we meet someone that recommends them to us, or perhaps you have acquired the idea that these pills are a simple remedy for "sadness". Antidepressants are also usually cheaper than psychotherapy and less time consuming, so it is easy to understand why many people find these drugs to be the most convenient option.

However, currently there is a theory that suggests that sadness is a natural process that most of us are able to cope with and what is best is to try taking something positive from the experience.

Should we "treat" sadness with drugs?

Aristotle argued that sadness could actually provide more stable mental health, perhaps it may seem counterintuitive, but some experts suggest that today being sad promotes analytical thinking, which allows us to focus on our crisis, to break a problem into simpler parts and make it more manageable, therefore facilitating the understanding of the problem and allowing us to improve.

Depression leads to social isolation, which give us the time needed for concentration.

Reflection is likely to lead to question "Why did not I do this?” “I should have done this”, etc. So, although depression and sadness may have a negative stigma attached to it, it could prove to be useful in small periods and lead to positive learning in the future so that we can improve our lives for the better.

What does not kill us makes us stronger

No one likes to experience sadness, since it is an unpleasant condition. However, it is assumed that sadness is a sign that something is wrong: It may be loss or an action that hurts us, however, after the pain passes, we are forced to face what caused it in the first place and by reflecting on it, we gain experience from it. Studies show that people who survive misfortune and loss are usually more focused, strong and mentally stable.

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In short, consuming an anti-depressant will certainly make us feel better in the short-term, but it also takes away our brain's ability to gain experience. We do not mean to say that anti-depressants are unnecessary or that they should not be used because there mostly certainly are cases of clinical depression requiring medicinal treatment. It is entirely possible that patients suffering from depression for no apparent reason or who are suffering from a personal crisis require medication to help them in their specific situations.

How can one overcome sadness without medication?

It is not a simple process, but our body will tell us that we are going through a crisis and it can be very difficult to overcome. In these cases, it is best to take time to reflect, giving our problems specific time and attention in order to face them and gain more understanding about why we feel this way.

Writing can be a good strategy to overcome depression and sadness. According to statistics, people who turn their feelings into writing are more likely to overcome depression faster. One healing activity could be sharing your thoughts on a blog.

Talking is also therapeutic, but to overcome sadness it is important to take time out to be by yourself too. Sharing our burdens, either with a friend, colleague, or a therapist who will listen,  can help facilitate the process of assimilation, improvement and even to overcome our problems.

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Going for a walk on a sunny day in a green area also provides excellent results.

Do not underestimate going to psychological counselling if you feel you are struggling to overcome feelings of sadness. Instead seek professional help, as therapies can help to guide our thinking in the right direction.

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About the author

By Miriam Reyes

Miriam Reyes is a professional expert in nutrition and dietetics. She has more than 12 years of experience in caring for patients with overweight and eating problems. She studied at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA), where she obtained a degree in nutrition. Linkedin profile.

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Comments
  1. Corina

    24 de August de 2013 at 15:27

    Depression is something that many times we cannot avoid and we just need to deal with it, but more important is to find a way of learning from the sadness and improve our lives and thinking we have about the life and love and everything that comes into our life.

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  2. Jenny

    26 de August de 2013 at 03:22

    Wow, life is composed of to many things and the experiences in in it can change everything in what we believe and what we are looking for, and sadness is just a signal that show that we still are humans, that we need a break in this stressful world and that we can think in ourselves to find the solution to any problem

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  3. Kevin

    26 de August de 2013 at 22:21

    Drugs to avoid the depression just cau the opposite, and every body know that there is a dependency that can affect your life and your family, you may seem passive for a while but that is not the answer, we need to stop seing sadness as something bad but as a moment to learn

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  4. Peggy

    28 de August de 2013 at 18:12

    Jus like everybody said, the best option to make is staying away from drugs and antidepressants that only cause harm in your body, and try something to relase all the power inside you like doing sports or helping kids or people with problems, in this way you could probably forget about the stress and live a more beautiful life

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  5. Stacy

    25 de July de 2014 at 03:41

    I completely disagree with treating sadness with antidepressive drugs. There are situations, when someone has spiraled into uncontrollable suicidal or harmful thoughts, when I do condone medication. But for your average, run of the mill “depression”, it is a mental condition that MUST be treated on the mental level. It’s sad to see how adults never learned to understand the mind or emotions, and with just a few simple tools for understanding the mind, you can really cure this “problem”.

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  6. Emily

    21 de March de 2016 at 16:22

    It is so saddening to hear statistics about the number of people using anti-depressant medications and how it just keeps on increasing. Throwing pills at a mental or emotional problem will help someone to feel “normal” or “functional” in the short-term, however it does not solve the root cause of the problem and so if the decision is made to stop taking the anti-depressant medication, the underlying problem will still be there and this is likely to cause a never-ending cycle of dependency. Healing the root cause of depression is always the most effective long-term solution.

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