Feeling blue At some point or another, every one of us has gotten up in the morning feeling a lot of 1 . Problems at work, difficulties at home, and too many bills to pay can make us feel down. Studies show that these bad moods can make a real difference in how we feel about ourselves and our lives. For example, bad moods often lead to or 2 sad, gloomy thoughts. We may get down on ourselves and think we are not worth much. Thinking that life will always be this way, we may decide that nothing in the world can possibly 3 us or make us feel better. These beliefs are false, but they seem true at the time. Also, when we are in a bad mood, even a good 4 --like an excellent meal or a wonderful evening with friends--usually isn't enough to raise our spirits. The only bright spot about bad moods is this fact--they always pass. When they do, the bad thoughts and feelings pass too.