Melancholy is an antiquated word that for centuries was used but has now fallen out of favor in psychology. Melancholy is a particular species of sadness. It isn’t an illness or a mental problem. It’s just a human problem. Melancholy tends to involve the pleasure of reflection and contemplation of the things we love, lost, […]
Are You Feeling Melancholy?
“Besides my numerous circle of acquaintances, I have one more intimate confidant – my melancholy… My melancholy is the most faithful mistress I have known…” Soren Kierkegaard The word “melancholy” is no longer used much these days, sad to say. So exactly what does the word mean? There is no exact answer but here are […]