Problem
Sadness
Nature:
Sadness is an emotional pain associated with, or characterized by, feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, grief, helplessness, disappointment and sorrow. An individual experiencing sadness may become quiet or lethargic, and withdraw themselves from others. An example of severe sadness is depression, a mood which can be brought on by major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder. Crying can be an indication of sadness.
Sadness is one of the six basic emotions described by Paul Ekman, along with happiness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust.: 271–4
Broader Problems:
Unimportance Narrower Problems:
Psychological stress of environmental declinePost-coital tristesse Related Problems:
Anhedonia Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
07.03.2021 – 01:41 CET