I hate being twenty years old especially living in a city such as New York. My emotions are a rollercoaster. I do feel sad, sometimes. For people, who are similar situation such as myself, I want you to know that you aren’t alone. I’ve came up with the best five ways that I cope with being sad.

1. Eating makes me feel complete.

No one wins with empty stomach. It will make you feel worse. Cooking is a great distract to not feel sad and to try new foods. Let yourself sneak a cookie or ice cream sandwich bar because those are delicious too.

2. Call your best friend.

I call my best friend at least three times a day. She is what keeps me sane and reminds me the reasons why I chose to be in New York City. She is always gives the best advice and is my shoulder to cry on. I love her to death and I don’t give her much credit like I should. She’s a positive influence in my life. She picks me up when I’m sad.

3. Get out of your bedroom.

Trust me, I know. It feels good to just lay down in your bed alone, underneath your covers to hide from the world. But as the hours go by of you just laying there. Those shitty feelings begin to crawl back. Get out of your bedroom. Go to something. Anything. You just need to not return back to your home until you are physically tired and need to sleep. It will help.

4. Seek Therapy

Therapy is not bad. It does more good than harm to you. It makes you feel stronger again by having someone to talk to you. I’ve gone to Therapy. It does not make me weak or any less of a person. There are many free clinics or low-costing places with insurance that will take you. It’s a way to not feel sad and gain control of your life.

5. “Live In The Moment”

We spend so much time, thinking about what’s next or what happened? We forget about the fact that we are living now. I want you to take it day by day and know that you don’t have control over what happens. It’s okay. It’s a hard thing to realize. It’s important not to worry about what did or will happen. Take care of what is happening right now.