Why can't I feel anything but pure sadness?

Why can't I feel anything but pure sadness?
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You sound very depressed. Have you talked to your doctor about how you’re feeling? There is a way out of this feeling. It may take time and you may need medication to help you, but you can feel much better than you do. Acknowledging how you’re feeling and that you aren’t happy is the first step, and you’ve taken that.
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