Questions: Feeling Sad

Question 1

What is the heavy, slow feeling you get when something sad happens?

• A. Sad
• B. Excited
• C. Angry
• D. Surprised

Answer: (A)

Sad is that heavy feeling when something goes wrong or when you lose something you care about. It is a feeling everyone has sometimes, and it is okay.

Question 2

It is weak or babyish to cry when you feel sad.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

This is not true. Crying is a healthy way to show sadness, and people of all ages cry sometimes. Crying helps your body express big feelings.

Question 3

What might make someone feel sad?

• A. A friend moving away
• B. A toy breaking
• C. Having to say goodbye
• D. All of these can make you sad

Answer: (D)

Sad feelings come from many different situations. When we lose something or someone we care about, or when things do not go the way we hoped, sadness is a normal feeling.

Question 4

Sadness lasts forever and you will feel sad your whole life.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

This is not true. Sad feelings come, and then they go away. Even when sadness feels big, it will get better. All feelings change over time.

Question 5

What could you do if you are feeling sad?

Model answer: You could cry, talk to someone you trust, get a hug, rest, or draw a picture

There are many ways to help yourself when you feel sad. You can let yourself cry, talk about what is wrong, get comfort from someone you love, or do a calm activity.