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hello there.
i read your advice on someone else's question:
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and i have a question on what you said:
"I don't think being a fun person to hang around with means you have to be constantly happy. I've been diagnosed with Depression and am currently being tested for Bipolar Disorder, the majority of my friends know nothing of this. I'm not saying I'm fake, but I still laugh and joke around with my friends and have genuine fun while doing it."
what you described kind of sounds like me too. i was wondering.. can people who are depressed still be able to laugh and joke around? i am not sure what i am. i don't really feel truly happy but it's not that i can't still function, like even if i don't get hungry i eat anyway because i know it would be bad if i don't. it's hard but i try to make life work. i go through all the motions but even so, i don't feel very good about life.
thank you very much.
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Maybe give some free advice about: Mental health?
My simple answer would be: Yes, absolutely.
When I'm around people and doing something fun, I can be absolutely fine. I almost forget myself that deep down I'm unhappy. As soon as I'm on my own and have nothing to occupy myself with, all the negative emotions return.
Of course, people with severe depression often find they can't function at all, but this is not always the case. Those with mild/moderate depression tend to manage their feelings better and can quite often go about their day-to-day lives without problem. It doesn't mean the issue isn't there.
I suggest your visit your doctor, as he/she should be able to diagnose you and offer you treatment if necessary.
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