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When Pretending Becomes Your Reality

I have been telling people I am fine for so long that I do not remember what it actually feels like anymore

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mask worn for others' comfort can fuse to the face until the original self becomes unreachable.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Depression — across cultures and traditions?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.