I am well experienced with melancholy. It’s a feeling of deep sadness that seems to be free floating and waiting for any moment when I’m alone, and not occupied, to take center stage. Whenever I try to explain this situation to a friend, they become concerned. My empathic friends, even more so. Especially if they haven’t experienced melancholy before. If they are the “fixer” type their reaction is as if something is wrong with me. I should not be sad, and they need to fix the situation.
It's Okay to be Sad
It's Okay to be Sad
It's Okay to be Sad
I am well experienced with melancholy. It’s a feeling of deep sadness that seems to be free floating and waiting for any moment when I’m alone, and not occupied, to take center stage. Whenever I try to explain this situation to a friend, they become concerned. My empathic friends, even more so. Especially if they haven’t experienced melancholy before. If they are the “fixer” type their reaction is as if something is wrong with me. I should not be sad, and they need to fix the situation.