The Russian FBR website published a report, in which it spoke about the dangers of hiding our inner pain, pretending to be strength and happiness, and drawing fake smiles. To avoid arousing the pity of others.

The site said in its report, that it happens that we share the road with people who show signs of fun, but their inner world is not without hidden trauma and suffering.

In fact, some believe that drawing a smile avoids them falling into some embarrassing situations, and protects from the barrage of questions that others may ask, out of reassurance about their psychological health, if he appears signs of anxiety or sadness, but that is not a good solution, and the best is to express feelings Even if it is negative instead of suppressing it.

Pain suppression

The site says that the smile that comes after standing in front of a mirror, taking a close look at oneself, and being aware of feelings, has benefits for one's mental health.

In contrast, drawing a fake smile and pretending to be happy just to deceive the people around you can make you feel unstable after a while. Although some problems are not worth exaggerating the matter and drowning in a river of tears, psychological pain should not be ignored or taken lightly, even if it is minor.

Pretending to be happy in front of others and suppressing your emotions will not help relieve the pain, and this may gradually worsen your psychological state.

Should you hide your inner pain?

Seeing the negative side of things permanently, like being overly optimistic, is not helpful and leads to consequences that may harm your mental health. Therefore, one should not tell oneself that “he should be happy and smile no matter what it takes”.

As this type of phrase is repeated day after day, even with a feeling of sadness and suffering, a person gradually destroys his inner world. Of course, many people tend to draw a yellow smile, as a magical way to get rid of pain.

The effect of pent-up emotions on the mental state

The site asserted that psychologists call people who keep their cool despite their inner struggles, "smiling depressed." Although this condition is not officially considered a mental illness, such a diagnosis is being used increasingly.

In turn, Olivia Remes, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, said that "smiling depression" poses a threat to human health; Because due to the constant concern for feeling good, people often cannot realize their problems.

In general, when sadness is regularly hidden behind a fake smile, disappointment, and discomfort, is gradually increasing. Moreover, it is necessary to realize that negative problems do not disappear on their own, and sooner or later manifest themselves in the form of attitudes or behaviors.

The site considered that there is nothing wrong with a person admitting the things that bother him and cause him psychological pain, and that crying will not make him appear weak in the eyes of others. Expressing true feelings also helps you discover ways to make you stronger.