Lindsey,

In addition to Al’s heartfelt and skillful words, consider that you’ve been up and down a bunch of times. While it may seem depressing to “be here and there”, its actually a prime place to learn the impermanence of emotional states. Consider, sometimes you cry, sometimes you’re fine. It sometimes helps to see them like contractions, such as a big ripple of uncomfortable emotions. Its a good time to breathe, cry, rest, recoup, let the feelings settle. Then it passes, clouds drift away, and the sun starts to shine a little.

Then, even the difficult times can be weathered with hope. “This is just a phase, an emotional blip, better give myself some hugs and grab some tissues. This too shall pass.” Then, your sadness doesn’t have to turn into despair, and little by little the emotions unwind.

With warmth,
Matt