It’s late at night, and suddenly, a wave of sadness takes over. Everything feels heavier, lonelier, and harder to escape. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Nighttime sadness is common, and it happens for several reasons, from how our brains work to our daily habits…

Emotions are an inherent part of our human experience. They can be exhilarating, overwhelming, frustrating, infuriating, nagging, and confusing. We typically want to dismiss, push away, or avoid them as mere sensations or disturbances because we typically hate the discomfort that difficult feelings bring. What it is crucial to understand is that emotions are powerful messengers that provide insight into our mental well-being.