03/01/2026
Sadness is a difficult emotion one that can be immensely difficult to explain to others how we feel. Sadness can be mentally draining. Being sad is not just about the loss of another, it’s deep and can be all consuming,it difficult to overcome and for us to understand why we feel sad. Sadness is deep and can make us not be able to feel the love we think we’ve lost.
The above is a powerful and accurate description of how sadness truly feels. It captures the heavy, "all-consuming" nature of the emotion that goes far beyond just being "upset."
When sadness becomes that deep, it often feels like:
Emotional Numbness, it can block your ability to feel love or connection, making you feel isolated even when people are around you.
Mental Exhaustion: The brain uses an incredible amount of energy to process heavy emotions, which is why sadness often feels like physical fatigue.
A Loss of Perspective: Because it is so deep, it’s hard to remember a time when you didn't feel this way, or to imagine a time when you won't.
By Sharing these feelings it can sometimes help lift that "all-consuming" weight by connecting you with others who understand.
If this weight feels like it is becoming too much to carry alone, you can reach out for support, to Penelope of Pure Insight Counselling, she is there ready
to listen without judgment.
Written by Penelope of Pure Insight Holistic Therapies