Let Yourself Feel Sad: A Path to Healing from Depression

Most of us try to avoid sadness. When we feel low or down, we tend to distract ourselves or push those feelings away. But neuroscience shows that allowing yourself to feel sadness—rather than avoiding it—can actually support your recovery from depression and negative moods. This process is crucial when healing from depression.

The Science Behind Feeling Your Feelings

Psychologists Norman Farb and Zindel Segal studied 166 people who had recovered from depression. Over two years, they found that ...