Room 101 - Lets banish somethings we hate!!!

[amc204]

It was discussed at my CBT session this morning but - people who tell you to smile more.
Just because I'm not 100% chirpy and have a sunny demeanour all the time doesn't mean I have to smile all the time! Makes me so angry when others, especially my mum, think that just by telling me to smile that I won't be depressed any more.

[rose]

It was discussed at my CBT session this morning but - people who tell you to smile more.
Just because I'm not 100% chirpy and have a sunny demeanour all the time doesn't mean I have to smile all the time! Makes me so angry when others, especially my mum, think that just by telling me to smile that I won't be depressed any more.

"Smile, love, it might never happen!"

Gggrrrrr!!!!

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Makes me so angry when others, especially my mum, think that just by telling me to smile that I won't be depressed any more.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I did read somewhere that smiling does help to lift your mood. But you are right it is annoying. What is it they say....it takes 43 muscles to frown , 17 to smile but only 4 to punch someone.