The story of a great champion straining to stay at the top is always compelling, yet there is significant sadness in watching Taylor's current struggles.
Today, yet another friend announced her pregnancy, and I was left puzzled at how I could feel such genuine joy and such significant sadness at the same time.
For example, Nigella expressed significant sadness through her tears about the possible pain she was inflicting on her family due to her frequent mood swings.
Furthermore, research suggests that diminished self-esteem is associated with significant increases in sadness, loneliness and nervousness [ 34].
Among other conditions, they most frequently and empathetically stated urinary incontinence and care related to that condition as being humiliating and a significant cause of sadness.
There was a significant decrease in sadness in the yoga group (p < 0.05, paired t-test, post data compared to pre) and an increase in anxiety in the control group (p < 0.05, paired t-test, post data compared to pre).
Loneliness demonstrated significant associations with sadness (odds ratio, 1.7, 95% CI 1.3 to 2.3), anxiety (odds ratio, 2.3, 95% CI 1.7 to 3.2), and stomach ache (odds ratio, 1.4, 95% CI 1.1 to 1.9).
In separate analyses of boys and girls (results not tabulated), the results were similar for both genders, and "loneliness" was the only significant contributor to sadness after multivariable adjustment.
There were similar, albeit non-significant, patterns for sadness, distress and disgust ratings, relative to the control condition.
We only do children a disservice if we trivialize or otherwise underestimate their capacity for hurt, sadness and significant mental health concerns.
It's important to recognize that grief is a normal reaction to a significant loss and that sadness is part of grieving.
