Sadness Archives

August 15, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Grief is a natural, human response to loss. A professional grief therapist can help you process your grief and move toward acceptance.

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Grief Loss Sadness

A woman leans down and kisses her dog on the forehead as they walk on the beach

How to grieve the loss of a pet

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Saying goodbye to a pet can be just as devastating as losing a human family member. We hope these tips will help you process your grief and start to heal.

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Emotions Family Grief Loss Relationships Sadness Self-Care Self-Help

A woman looking sad and possibly depressed.

How to tell the difference between sadness and depression

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

The characteristics of sadness and the symptoms of depression can look similar. Follow this guidance to tell them apart and seek treatment as needed.

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Depression Disorders Emotional Health Emotions Mood Disorders Sadness

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Grief, bipolar disorder, and a father’s love

August 1, 2023 | Written by Tracey Lynn Lloyd

Losing a parent is painful for everyone. When you’re also living with bipolar disorder, caring for yourself as you grieve can be especially complicated.

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Bipolar Disorder Depression Disorders Grief Loss Parental Loss Sadness

A man comforts his partner as she leans against him, both sitting on the floor

The slow burn of anticipatory grief

July 12, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Jasmine Cobb, LCSW

Getting a terminal diagnosis—or loving someone who does—may give you more time to prepare. Yet it can also mean that grief starts long before life ends.

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Emotions Grief Loss Sadness Self-Compassion