Q&A for How to Act Sad

I don't think so, but you should consider why you want to act sad. Do you feel unappreciated? Are you lonely? I would focus on correcting those feelings instead of just continuing to act sad.

No. Sadness is a normal human response to certain situations.

There is a difference between sad and depressed, but acting sad can also be acting as depressed. Give it a go and see if it suits the role. if you're not doing it for a play, don't take it too far.

This only happens if you are fully committed to your role. When I'm in a musical I become my character. Some people, however, will feel nothing even if they are the best actor in the world. If you are really emotional, yes. Don't let this stop you, though. Acting is the best thing in the world.

The best idea is to ignore him/her for some days unless you are ready to act. Pull yourself together and talk him/her straight.

Say "I'm upset." He will most likely ask why, and you have to say why. It's always best to be vulnerable and express what you need: other people aren't mind readers, and guys can be especially bad at interpreting your hints.

They are most likely ignoring you because you are acting sad and mopey. Try a different approach.

Find a time when one or both of them have time to sit down for a serious conversation with you and tell them exactly what's going on. Tell them how you're feeling and why (if you know) and that the situation is serious. This may require more than one conversation. Your parents love you, and they will support you through this.

Act depressed all the time. She'll probably ask you what's wrong, then let out a huge sigh and tell her.

You should sit down with her and tell her how you feel. Tell her you feel left out. Talk it out. Acting sad could help in this case, but in most cases like this it won't. It would probably just make your friend feel bad about herself and make her miserable, too. The best thing you could do here is just explain your feelings to her.

Some people very rarely feel sad, and there's nothing wrong with that. Regardless of whether or not it's normal, it's a good thing! If you're concerned, or if you feel like you're not properly processing your emotions, consult a therapist/counselor.

You could let the team know you're upset. However, perhaps you should be happy for your friend, and let them know you are.

You can try to incorporate some of the tips in this article, but it would really be best to just tell your girlfriend you're feeling sad. Honest communication is always the way to go in a relationship.

Yes. Some people find that attractive.

Go speak to your school counselor or guidance counselor. He/she can probably call your parent talk to her about your situation. Or you can just tell your mom that you need help with your feelings.

You could talk to your school counselor or any other trusted adult. You need help, and you have to be willing to talk to someone who can help.

Look at the floor, hold your head in your hands, slouch, sniffle, and bite your nails.

No one is going to feel bad for you if they don't know that you are feeling bad. I recommend, instead of trying to act sad and dodge the issue, you just explain to your teacher that you have claustrophobia.

Think about something heartbreaking. It is still good to smile though!

Yes, it can hurt you. Your depression will get worse if you don't tell someone about it and get some help. Talk to a parent, a teacher, a counselor, or any other trusted adult.

No, they are not. Sadness is just a symptom of depression. Depression is a serious medical condition that causes chronic (near constant) sadness, whereas sadness is just an emotion that everyone feels from time to time.

No. Please speak with a doctor about this. Your life can be much happier than it is now.

Yes, this would be a good idea. However, you don't necessarily have to act sad at a funeral as long as you're being respectful of those who are truly grieving.

After the class is over, ask your teacher if you can talk to her about something. Explain to your teacher how you're feeling so she can respond and try to help you work through your feelings.

Just say that nothing is wrong (unless there's something you want to talk about). It's not uncommon for sad or depressed people to say that nothing is wrong when they're asked, either because they don't want to say, or because they don't know how to explain.

It depends on the people you talk to. Most people will feel pity for you, but some people just don't care. However, don't use sadness to manipulate people's feelings, that's not appropriate.

Acting sad is the same as acting happy. You're telling a story as if you were a happy or sad person. Think hard about what you see as lying because you can make your own life's strait jacket if you don't understand that nuanced behavior is sometimes essential to ensure other people are comfortable around you.

Just say how you feel. If you ham up, you'll be viewed as a drama queen and your point won't be taken seriously.

Yes. That's manipulative behavior; also, your teacher is there to educate you, not provide emotional support. Seek caring attention in the appropriate place--family, friends--and focus on learning while in the classroom.

Just ask for help. Sometimes you need to ask for help instead of waiting for it to come to you.