First post, words of wisdom needed

[CO1978]

...but when you are extremely depressed just the thought of having fun and putting on a smile is exhausting.

I know when I felt this way, something very strange happened. The more you fake happiness when you are out, the more happiness actually happens and the more being happy becomes easier. The next thing you know the fake smile is real, and you are having fun, and not thinking of sitch. Sounds strange, but it was true for me. I am not saying I am always walking around full of glee all the time, but I am detaching and feeling a lot better about life.