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The Secret Pain of “Smiling” Depression - Coggle Diagram
The Secret Pain of “Smiling”
Depression
Introduction
How many
approximately 10 percent of the United States population is suffering from depression, which is 10 times more than those suffering from bipolar disorder (1 percent) and schizophrenia(1 percent).
Different
Some might not even realize that they are depressed
Definition of smiling depression :
appearing happy to others, literally smiling, while internally suffering with depressive symptoms.
Conclusion
As long as you continue to deny or avoid what makes you feel empty, it will be near impossible to fix the problem. What
matters most is to reach out.
Body
Hallmark：sadness
The smile and external façade is a defense mechanism, an attempt to hide their true feelings.
Common symptoms
anxiety, fear, anger, fatigue, irritability, hopelessness, and despair.
depression may also experience problems sleeping.
a lack of enjoyment in pleasurable activities, and a loss of passion.
'Wearing a mask'
Offer no hint of their problem to the outside world
maintain a full-time job
run a family household
participate in sports
have a fairly active social life
Underneath the mask
sadness
panic attacks,
low self-esteem
insomnia
suicidal
A particular threat:suicide
smiling depression have the energetic ability to plan andfollow through. This is why smiling depression can be more dangerous than aclassic form of severe depression.
Start by opening up to those around them
Choosing one close family member, friend,or confidant, and making it a practice to discuss feelings and concerns can help alleviate symptoms.
Opening up and sharing feelings is a key
element in coping with depressive thoughts.
Good news is help is available
Whether through counseling or psychotherapy, it is possible
to be successfully rid of this state of mind and be freed from the sadness.
Often people aren’t aware of
smiling depression.
They may view getting help as a sign of weakness.