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Can you be happy and unhappy at the same time?
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos, who is teaching an extraordinarily popular course on how to be happy, agreed it’s possible for people to feel both positive and negative emotions at once.
Why do I smile when upset?
They might not even be aware of their depression or want to acknowledge their symptoms due to a fear of being considered “weak.” The hallmark of smiling depression is sadness. The smile and external façade is a defense mechanism, an attempt to hide their true feelings.
Does pretending to be happy make you happier?
Even though you may pretend to be happy out of care for others, pretending to be happy is likely to only sap even more of your energy. It may appear that pretending to be happy is going to help your relationships and keep the people around you feeling better, but that’s not actually the case.
Why do we pretend to be happy?
Pretending joy or happinesscan be a self-fulfilling prophecy, helping us discover or enhance our capacity for these positive feelings. Consider doing an experiment for ten days. Pretend that you feel fine, even happy.
Are You pretending to be happy for the sake of others?
Pretending to be happy for the sake of those around you is not inherently wrong, and is even an indication of your moral regard for others’ wellbeing. But when you find yourself pretending more and more, you may find that this can become a self-destructive or debilitating habit.
Is pretending to be happy harmful to your mental health?
By pretending to be happy, you could be negatively affecting your own mental health as well as your relationships. It may appear that pretending to be happy is going to help your relationships and keep the people around you feeling better, but that’s not actually the case.
Is the past a hiding place for those who aren’t happy?
Some days, you may sit for hours and think about lost loved ones or failed relationships. Yes, the past can be endearing, but it can be a hiding place for those who aren’t happy. It’s time to stop pretending. It’s time to find the culprit of your unhappiness and make due changes.