I'm Sad All The Time

Are you asking yourself "why am I so sad?" Sadness and depression are part of the human story. There are 9 possible causes for emotional distress. Here are six signs that you are depressed but dont recognize you are stuck in a cycle that is hard to escape.

You feel disconnected from what is important to you. If youre feeling sad all the time, it could be a sign that youre depressed or have another mental health condition, or are under too much stress. Heres what to do.

Everyone feels sad from time to time, but it can be frustrating when there's no underlying reason. Learn what might be going on and how to find some relief. Depression is when your symptoms of sadness and loss of interest in life are there all the time.

You feel sad and withdrawn just about every day. Those feelings dont let up. Feeling persistently sad, numb, worthless, fatigued, or trapped in negativity? Depression affects people in many different ways, but this toolkit offers simple tips to improve how you feel right now.

Feeling sad most of the time, for weeks or months on end, is not a personality trait or a sign of weakness. Its a signal that something in your body, your environment, or both is pulling your mood down and keeping it there. About 5.7% of adults worldwide experience depression, and women are roughly 1.5 times more likely than men to be affected.

You may not know why you feel sad. If you still arent sure why youre feeling down, or if mental illness of any kind runs in your family, theres a decent chance youre experiencing depression. If you find yourself saying, Im sad all the time, it may be a sign of depression.

Consider seeking mental health support. Read practical tips and advice on what to do if you're struggling with a low mood, sadness or depression.