Smiling Depression: The Hidden Struggle Behind the Smile

How a person can smile or look happy when he is depressed? But it is so and this is called smiling depression.

Everyone does not experience depression in the same way. Some people do not even know that they are depressed. This is true for those who are trying to live their daily life without any difficulty. It is hard to believe that a person who is smiling and working properly is suffering from depression. But it is possible because this is called smiling depression. Let us know how smiling depression can be dangerous and what are its symptoms.

Broadly speaking, depression means sadness, lethargy and despair. A depressed person is often portrayed by people as a person who looks tired or simply does not have an interest in life. On the other hand, smiling depression is a type of depression in which a person looks happy from the outside, but is experiencing pain from the inside. Experts say that when someone hides their depression behind a smile, it is called smiling depression. It is not a widely recognized medical condition, so it needs attention.

According to experts, smiling depression can be dangerous because it often goes unnoticed. It adversely affects a person's mental health. People with smiling depression may be at even higher risk of suicide because they are accustomed to recovering from pain. They may have more energy and attention to plan and follow through with a suicide plan.

Symptoms of smiling depression

It may be difficult for your family members to recognize the signs of smiling depression. But you should know that prolonged sadness is the most prominent symptom of depression. Everyone experiences depression differently and has different symptoms such as:

• Lethargy or fatigue

• Sleeplessness

• Changes in weight and appetite

• Helplessness

• Lack of interest in anything

• Low self-esteem

Risk of smiling depression 

You never know when depression can affect you, but in most cases, people feel this way due to a major change in life. For example-

• A failed relationship or marriage

• Losing a job

• Financial crisis

These days smiling depression can affect people addicted to social media. Because the high expectations that come from it can also trigger it. It leads to unrealistic expectations from colleagues, parents, siblings, children or friends and when it is not met, it can make you feel insecure.

Treatment of smiling depression

Medication and dietary changes will help manage this type of depression. Seeking professional help from a psychologist can also be helpful for the symptoms of depression. An expert can help people suffering from smiling depression adopt personal strategies to deal with it. Apart from this, people suffering from this condition need to open up with someone around them, which can help them a lot.