People are not faking depression they’re faking plastered smiles. People are not faking anxiety, they’re faking a calm demeanor. People are not faking trauma, they’re faking being unfazed by triggers and memories. Remove the notion that people are faking their struggles.
— Dr. Christina
People Are Not Faking Depression They’re Faking Plastered Smiles
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People are not faking depression they’re faking plastered smiles. People are not faking anxiety, they’re faking a calm demeanor. People are not faking trauma, they’re faking being unfazed by triggers and memories. Remove the notion that people are faking their struggles.
— Dr. Christina
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Alexandra Hall
I’m Alexandra Hall, a journalism grad who’s endlessly curious about the inner workings of the human heart and mind. I write about relationships, psychology, spirituality, mental health, and books, weaving insight with empathy. If it’s raw, real, and thought-provoking, it’s probably on my radar.

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