(HealthDay News) -- Sadness is a normal emotion that often accompanies loss, says Gundersen Health System. Big life events, such as the end of a close relationship or the death of a loved one, can spur feelings of sadness.

Gundersen Health System offers healthy ways to deal with sadness:

• Allow yourself to be sad. Cry if you feel like you need to.
• Listen to music or spend time with family and friends.
• Think about the context of the sad feelings.
• Remember that emotions are changing and will come and go.
• Know when sadness turns into depression. Get help if this happens.