Its good to feel sad sometimes. -- coopertom's Journal -- Fur Affinity [dot] net

Its good to feel sad sometimes.

13 years ago General

I think its a good thing to be sad sometimes. It means you're in touch with your emotions and you're not lying to yourself. I'm generally an optimistic, happy kinda guy but the beginning of this week was the perfect scenario to put me in a lousy mood. I was feeling really lonely and depressed. I didn't pretend like I was happy or try to cover it up in any way. I just let it all hit me. Sure, I felt like total shit at the time but it was the perfect time to just get it all out of my system. I kept to myself for those few days but in the end I feel great. Now its time to get out there and have an awesome memorial day weekend!

49 Comments

Ghimno ~ghimno

Watcher

13 years ago

You really are impressive at dealing with emotions cooper

coopertom

A blue bubble with ripples and a white pawprint in the center

~coopertom

Fursuiter

13 years ago

Thanks! Emotions do get the best of all of us from time to time but its necessary to balance them out. You don't want to be considered an emotionless robot or a drama lama for that matter.

RobbieFox9014 ~robbiefox9014

Watcher

13 years ago

Very true. It's almost like a way the body repairs itself, For me anyways, You might feel like crap then but afterwords you do feel a bit better. Have a great memorial day cooper :3!

Lunashybrid1442 ~lunashybrid1442

Writer

13 years ago

That's all very true. I've been fairly happy all week but today I've been thinking about breaking up with my mate so I've been very quiet (If I can be more quiet than I already am) and I've been kept up in my room since I got home. I eventually just went swimming and found myself just floating and relaxing at 10 PM for about 30 minutes after my brother got out of the pool and I got out of that pool feeling.... new? I'm not sure how to put the emotion exacetly.

RobbieFox9014 ~robbiefox9014

Watcher

13 years ago

I know its not my journal to post replies to, but I'm sorry that you are wanting to break up with your mate :( I hope everything gets better for you.

Lunashybrid1442 ~lunashybrid1442

Writer

13 years ago

Thanks :) I feel it'll be better for the both of us. He's just not my type. He was my first mate so I didn't really know what I truly liked yet so this was a good experience for me :)

RobbieFox9014 ~robbiefox9014

Watcher

13 years ago

Oh yeah, that happened to me to with my first mate. Though it lasted 4 years, both of us just holding on by a thread being unhappy with our completely different lifestyles. There are plenty more out there, good luck bud :)

Lunashybrid1442 ~lunashybrid1442

Writer

13 years ago

Thanks. :) I hope I find another. If not, I'm not afraid of living alone. But I still have high school ahead of me so you know, things will get better with new people :D

coopertom

~coopertom

Fursuiter

13 years ago

Sorry to hear that. Breaking up with someone is incredibly hard thing to do. I have done it myself. If things are just not feeling right its probably for the best. I'd try to keep a clear head and focus on the big picture before making a decision.

Lunashybrid1442 ~lunashybrid1442

Writer

13 years ago

Thanks for the advice. I'm accepting any advice right now. :/ I just hope after we do go our own ways, things will be better.

JustinWolfheart ~justinwolfheart

Shiiiiiii

13 years ago

Don't worry
U still hav High School n Collage IF U KNOW WHAT I MEAN.
LOL
HAV A NICE DAY LUNAS

Lunashybrid1442 ~lunashybrid1442

Writer

13 years ago

:) Thanks. You have a great day too Justin :)

FennecFur ~fennecfur

Digital Artist

13 years ago

It really is a good thing for your emotions and soul to just have a sad day every now and then. It gives you a moment to just purge yourself of all the bad stuff that's crawling right under the surface and leave more room for the good later on c: Anyway, hope you have a good holiday!

Mercury the Gay Hybrid ~crimsonmercury7192

Digital Artist

13 years ago

Awwwwww. That happens to everyone...
I hope you have a great memorial day weekend. *hugs*

Bleuxwolf ~bleuxwolf

Digital Artist

13 years ago

At least you let your emotions out instead of bottling them up. I heard that that's not healthy, though I'm not sure on that fully.

PhotonTheFur ~photonthefur

That guy

13 years ago

I find myself crying randomly sometimes... but in my mind I know why. I don't burst out in the loud crying; mostly just blank face and tears... and silence.

Before reading this journal, I was creating a small song on my guitar using slow/lonely sound to it...

Calico-Feathers ~calico-feathers

Fursuiter

13 years ago

Gotta agree with you, there. Just like a good cry can make you feel ten times better sometimes. Here's hoping your weekend ends up better than your week, sounds like you deserve a good day again. XD

coopertom

~coopertom

Fursuiter

13 years ago

You saw!

I mean... I don't know what your talking about with this crying business. Men don't cry, we get aggravated and throw shit to show emotion.

Calico-Feathers ~calico-feathers

Fursuiter

13 years ago

Psh, saw? I have video, man. >:]

But I mean of course, men never cry. Never ever never. Just break things.

Mtendo_the_skunk ~mtendotheskunk

Fursuiter

13 years ago

It also clears the sinuses! :)

Calico-Feathers ~calico-feathers

Fursuiter

13 years ago

Damn sinuses! D:

I prefer sudafed to crying any day, though. XD

Maxxarcade ~maxxarcade

Watcher

13 years ago

I agree. It gets it off your shoulders, and it also puts the good things in contrast. If we were happy all the time, life would be a pretty narrow path

coopertom

~coopertom

Fursuiter

13 years ago

True true! There would be no happiness without sadness.

SkyTea ~skytea

Digital Artist

13 years ago

I like your style coop, thats the best way to do it. Why keep it bottled up and let it ruin your life for a long while when you can just let it out and move on. Lifes too short to dwell on every little thing right?

coopertom

~coopertom

Fursuiter

13 years ago

Totally! Hey, its not like its the end of the world right? Then again its 2012

SkyTea ~skytea

Digital Artist

13 years ago

Agreed! Ah end of the world has already been disproved! Apparently they found out what they thought was the end of the calendar was really only the end of a small amount of time amongst thousands or years of calendars. When I found out I was like, “Damn you go Mayans, you may have been whipped out but you were really planning ahead!”

Solberg ~solberg

Photographer

13 years ago

Work on your cars......its always a good way to get your mind off of daily life bullsh1t

w0nderdawg ~w0nderdawg

Watcher

13 years ago

aww, i don't want you to be sad, im glad your feeling better now. have a great memorial day.

JustinWolfheart ~justinwolfheart

Shiiiiiii

13 years ago

Hav a great Memorial Day!
*Hugs*
Never b sad,
life might kick u in de ass sometimes, but all u must do is Get up, Stare at life in de face, and say "Can u kick any harder Mother F*****!"
Howl Till You Drop!

Maxxarcade ~maxxarcade

Watcher

13 years ago

Hope you have an awesome weekend! And AC is coming up fast too

silverclaw99 ~silverclaw99

Writer

13 years ago

Couldn't agree more! Went through the same crap the last couple days, and now, as you put so well, I feel better!

SuzanneR ~suzanner

Crafter

13 years ago

Very true. I think someone who doesn't show anything but joy and happiness is hiding something.

ShadowBlackWolf ~shadowblackwolf

Watcher

13 years ago

Being upset or angry sometimes its stressful but we as people learn to overcome such adversity and man i wasnt expecting you to be the moody type cooper

Srm_the_Kitsune ~srmthekitsune

3D Modeller

13 years ago

I know how that feels, dude. Somedays I'll feel fucking ecstatic, only to succumb to feelings of loneliness, low self esteem and general anxiety during the others. Man, I can't believe AC is so close, can't wait to see you again. We need to come up with another random conversation, one that tops last year's awesome randomness that consisted of: Kool-Aid clouds, Bill Cosby & his puddin' pops, and of course, the origins of magnets. I remember it like it was yesterday...*flashback effect* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCm-8JfMyc0&list=UUekNgh_f-YovtWUgT7pWoGA&index=8&feature=plcp

JTigerclaw ~jtigerclaw

Anthro Artist

13 years ago

Men have been known to show emotion from time to time.

Cats on the other hand... ;)

Silverbuddy ~silverbuddy

Fursuiter

13 years ago

Oh coop you do know how to get over emotions quick or avoid them.--I do as well.

But having some emotion is good to time to time. Not saying to be sad forever its just good to show some of it.

evan ~evan

Anthro Artist

13 years ago

You gotta let it flow, yo. If you hold it in, it may end in a Flandersesque explosion. Only then can it be cured with the University of Minnesota Spankological Protocol.

MookCat ~mookcat

Remixer

13 years ago

Story of my life, friend.

Vidan ~vidan

13 years ago

Absolutely. If you bottle it all up or try to distract from yourself from sadness it'll still come out eventually, and probably in a more extreme way. I just try to acknowledge the feelings, perhaps find someone to talk to briefly, and then just move on.

whocrysforthestars ~whocrysforthestars

Space Mutt -Dog Butt

13 years ago

it is good to feel sad some times.. i'm just afraid to do it... i try to be the "tough-guy" figure among my friends, and i'm always trying to help everyone with their problems before i fix mine.. it's really not healthy but it kinda just happens that way lol.. and i'm glad you're feeling better :) it sucks being in a funk

Emmerich ~emmerich

YouTuber I Guess

13 years ago

Ah, emotions. The bane of my existence. I'm slightly hypoglycemic, so I tend to try to poorly regulate my emotions with food. lol I never seem to have food when I need it.

JFoxx_suiting ~jfoxxsuiting

Fursuiter

13 years ago

I know what you mean i think we all get that way

Hamilton-Pennywise ~hamilton-pennywise

Musician

13 years ago

You should get drunk with some friends

Morearty ~morearty

Traditional Artist

13 years ago

It makes the good times that much better.

YapKat ~yapkat

Fursuiter

13 years ago

There must be something in the air. This was a terrible week for me as well, and I just huddled in my bachelor(ette) pad all week, and slept away half of the worst day on Thursday. But I feel great now, and I can't wait to see everyone at the bbq!

ARE YOU READY TO SWEAT THE SWEATIEST OF BALLS TOMORROW?

~I AM~

scooter_squirrel ~scootersquirrel

Watcher

13 years ago

Yeah, thats good for you. After years of having basically no emotion during my depression, now it feels good to feel sad and happy and even cry at tims. I don't care, I'll admit it! You have to have the downs every now and then I think, helps you appreciate the ups more!

Rukiakittycat3 ~rukiakittycat3

Photographer

13 years ago

GEeeh...i wish parents and friends would think like that...all my friends and adult figures say its bad to cry...they say it show's that your weak. i know im not weak...i dont get it anyways.....sad face...but yeah

BabyTwizzy ~babytwizzy

Anime Artist

13 years ago

Beer helps :) after it's all over

Killonoid ~killonoid

Watcher

13 years ago

I'm glad you're feeling like your old self again Coopertom! Have an awesome Memorial Day Weekend!!!!! XD

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