Playing flute is comforting and an emotional release. I can make my flute sob.

"Can't you play any happy songs?" friends asked after my divorce.

"Not today," I replied.

Get outside in the sun and nature and walk as long as I can.

I turn to music and my pets. Sometimes I would write my feelings down in poetry.

Music, and the people close to me.

I turn to friends and family. I rely heavily on my own inner strength and my wild sense of humor, which as it turns out, is a marvelous survival tool. When my youngest child was 10 back in 1988, he fell victim to a life threatening disease that involved treatments I had never imagined and months of stays in the oncology wards of various hospitals all over the USA. People would say to me, "I just don't know how you're getting through all of this!" Like there was a choice? Even in adversity, or perhaps especially so, one has only two options: to either be part of the solution, or part of the problem.

If you do not believe in another life in heaven or hell, then you value things more. You are able to keep negative people and things out. Life being so short, allows your mind to let your body go of the negativity that is within you. You question things more and want to find meaning in this world. Your body experiencing sadness could be a side effects of something not working in the physical aspect too. Get bloodwork, including hormones. You could have a deficiency in some vitamins and minerals. If everything fails change diet exercise and evaluate the people in your inner circle. You might need to try alternative medicine if you are having issues.

I suggest picking up an instrument.

I like to dance. It's almost impossible to be down while dancing.

Well here's one....

Music, crank it uuuuuuuuuuuup !!!!!!!! ..... try it sometime, pick an energetic tune that works for you, let the decibels express themselves and enjoy the adrenaline before your neighbor call the police

Usually, ice cream.

Music, painting, writing. I keep my sadness with my creative headspace.

I write out my problems. Sometimes talk to girlfriends. Or if just trying to figure things out, I walk on the beach, ride my bike, hike in the mountains, or if just no energy, sit outside and think. I try to figure out what I can do to create a balance or harmony, when things seem to be in chaos.

Depends. Music, nature (short hikes, gardening, walking on the beach), people (those who don't drain me), or distractions (YouTube). Sadness means I don't have much energy, so it's difficult to muster motivation to go to the gym or anything too taxing.

Jogging. It clears the head.

l read. l run. The best remedy for emotional baggage is physically stimulation and catharsis.
Not sure how it is for other people but I've never managed to get out of slump by just thinking happy thoughts.

Medication! I have been persecuted by major depression my entire life. Saddness is brain chemistry. I'm not talking about everyday run of the mill feeling sad. I'm talking about every day feeling nothing but numb hopelessness.

alcohol

Biking and reading.

I try to use music, listening to it and going to sing at karaoke shows once or twice a week. One of the shows has a couple karaoke friends I can hang with. Singing helps me release emotions in a healthy way and gives me enjoyment. Excercise is also good. Spending time with friends is always good. I have one friend that likes to see movies about once a week. Went to hear free live music last night on my birthday. Was a great way to celebrate it.

IMO whatever a person turns to in sadness is their religion.

@Holodeck30
Great question. Mostly put my head down and keep truckin. Sometimes fantasizing about travel, engaging with people more intimately, exercise sometimes, but no significant or organized alternative to religion as yet.

Humor, friends, gaming and travel. The same stuff when you're happy ? lol.

I finally figured out that sugary treats don't help me feel better, they actually make me feel much worse. I thought I'd be happier once I lost the weight I packed on during the last few years of uncontrollable emotional eating, but I'm not. I'm physically unable to exercise the way I used to... Long walks are out, as is anything that makes me too hot since I get dizzy and weak, and I'm already in a lot of physical pain. Many friends have dropped out because I was impossible to be around from my clinical depression, or like my recent ex that found "entertainment" outside of our relationship. So most of the time I'm cooped up alone inside my four walls. I try to play piano or read books, but I lose interest quickly. I'm at various doctors 2 to 3 times a week on average. I've tried everything, but I'm out of options. So most days, like yesterday, I spend in bed sleeping. It's the only way I can get out of my head.?

My dog; seems she is the only one who understands.