Warning Signs Of Smiling Depression

Others Have It Worse (What Is There To Complain About?)

One common thought of individuals with smiling depression is that if others have it worse, what is there to complain about? Individuals dealing with smiling depression may believe they don't have a right to sadness or to struggle if they have had the privilege of a relatively easy life. While finding the good things about one's life is an essential part of dealing with depression, they should not be used to invalidate the depression itself.

Depression, including smiling depression, can happen to anyone, regardless of their life experiences and status. Sometimes, depression is not even be triggered by external situations. Though depression may develop as a result of someone being unhappy with their life, it can also develop for no discernible reason, such as by a chemical imbalance in the brain.

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