How to look happy when you're sad and depressed?

i look in the mirror when im at school and im depressed and my eyes are watery, my cheeks are red, it looks like ive been crying, and i look miserable….and people even asked if i was ok and to cheer up cuz i looked sad…well how can i look happy when im not?

Answer #1

Not gonna lie, that just makes you feel 100x times worse. Just let it out.

Answer #2

i agree with twiddle muffin :*)

Answer #3

The problem with faking happiness is that no matter what you do, you’re still not actually feeling better. While trying to make yourself look happy on the outside may stop questions for a while, you can only do it for so long until it breaks you.

With that said, I do agree that this is something you should be working on instead. What is it that makes you feel sad or depressed? Also, what can you do or what do you need to do to help yourself feel better?

I’m not sure what’s upsetting you, but next time someone asks if you’re okay, perhaps you could tell them that you’re not. If they offer up a listening ear, take them up on the offer. It may be a scary idea, but it could help you a lot.

Answer #4

what if that will make you your loved ones sad too

Answer #5

So ? When your depressed your suppose to focus on yourself.

Answer #6

try to figue a way out of it , talk to a friend if i cant find out a way , depression is a real problem , what do you think

Answer #7

If you really want to look happy, the first thing you have to do is to feel happy. Talk it out with someone you really trust, it doesn’t do any harm. Concentrate on the positive things in your life, and look at the bright side of everything. Try to work on whatever makes you feel bad and don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you think you might annoy people when you tell them about your problems, you can always funmail to me if you want to talk. I like helping people with their problems. :)

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