We need to normalize feeling shitty when we’re around other people
A person who is seriously having a bad day
(for whatever reason)
should not have to fake being ok around
family, friends and co-workers
Human beings are not supposed to act the exact same
every single day
We have ups and downs
This is natural
and if you’re suffering from a mental health disorder
These ups and down are just a natural part of your life
But why do you need to smile around other people
When you don’t feel like it?
I don’t care if you smile at me or not
Because if you really don’t feel like smiling
and feel more like having a really sad face all day today
That is totally fine by me
This societal pressure to “be ok” all the time
is exactly what leads to these
“unexpected suicides”
that happen ALL THE TIME
“Oh but he was such an amazing guy”
“But she was the life of every party”
“He’s the LAST person I would think could do something like this…”
Yeah… they were faking being happy all the time
Because that’s what they felt like they HAD TO DO
So their parents, friends, siblings, co-workers
Wouldn’t freak out, get worried and all of that
But it’s a horrible strategy that never ends well
SO WHY ARE WE ALL DOING IT?
This needs to STOP