Posted by Snoozy on May 26, 2003, at 21:51:56
In reply to Depressed people don't smile, posted by cybercafe on May 26, 2003, at 21:26:40
Rubbish! I think it's possible to be severely depressed, yet still have some moments of "normalcy", however few and far between. More importantly, we're socially conditioned, especially females, to smile in certain situations. It's just an automatic reflex for some - not a sincere smile, but something.
> Comments?
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> For 4 months my doc told me I couldn't have an antidepressant despite my feeling very very bad. Finally he mentioned that it was because I smiled in his office, and depressed people don't smile.
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> Is there any truth to this, or do you guys also go from lows to feeling normal depending on environment (pdoc visits are very significant, very positive events in my life, as they are my best hope for getting better)
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