To sometimes just be sad.

[Silverbook]

I'm really curious to know if others feel ever like this.

On the outside all is well. I've got a stable, professional job I'm good at and happy in although it is demanding. I'm happily married with a lovely, laidback, happy 4 year old. I have hobbies, am active in the community, compete in sport, have a secure group of friends.

Yet, sometimes (probably weekly) I just have intense feeling of sadness and being overwhelmed with life. Today was one of those days and at various points I could have just cried. I know if I go for a walk/run or see friends I will feel better but equally, I know that the feelings will come back.

I'm NC with my family through their choice and as much as I do have the most supportive, lovely and secure friendship group I don't ever really talk about these feelings. I'm not sure why, possibly I feel ashamed.

Is this normal?

I am in exactly this situation. On the face of it I have it all sorted.
i am just overwhelmed with a black cloud at least every 5 days or so. I am now so used to it that I just think of it as a black dog that sits next to me while I’m working sometimes.
i feel like my heart is breaking but I don’t really know why. I think I feel inadequate.

I’m also NC with my family and in a professional role etc. it’s like you’ve written my life.

I'm sorry you experience this too. Your dog analogy resonates with me as I've come to almost accept it rather than fight it. I know it comes and goes.

Yeah, life is sad. It's a bit annoying that we're all supposed to pretend it's stars and roses all the way.

As long as you also see, hear and feel the happy parts, you're perfectly normal and well-balanced.

I definitely used to have this feeling when younger, like a big sadness coming over me at times (without good reason). I think I was in my late teens then

I wonder if some of it is a hormone thing ?