Feeling Low or Sad

All children and young people feel upset sometimes. Some say they feel alone, lonely, or tearful. Others might feel irritated, angry, or frustrated. Many young people also experience feeling down from time to time. This can be triggered by something specific or happen for no apparent reason. It's completely normal to feel this way occasionally. However, if sad thoughts and feelings are preventing you from enjoying life, or you feel that life isn't worth living, it's important to talk to someone who can listen and understand what you're going through.

What To Do If You Feel Sad or Low

Here are some strategies you can use when you next feel sad:

Keep active and do something you enjoy—don't stay cooped up in your room!

Take some time out to pursue your interests and hobbies—this is more important at exam time when you might have a lot on your plate.

Spend time with your friends, family and your pets. We need each other.

Eat a balanced diet and take part in some regular exercise.

If you need more information on this, check out the Diet and Exercise page.

Take some time out from using social media and using your phone—we know scrolling on Instagram for example can make us feel anxious!

Find ways to relax. Laying down, having a nice hot bath, a podcast... or maybe playing Animal Crossing? What relaxes you?

Recognise You Create Your Own Reality

Don't mistake this for a judgemental statement. We all suffer low mood sometimes. It doesn't make you a bad person. There is real power, however, in realising that we are the creators of how we see our world. For a better idea of what we mean, watch this:

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