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KarateKid

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Joined: 12 Apr 2005
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Location: Ny
Fake Smiles Come So Easy Now
Posted: 04-12-05 20:38pm

Im 15 and diagnosed with minor depression by my therepist who I stopped seeing. I didnt have the normal symptoms of hoplessness, fatigue, loss of intrest. Its actully quite the opposite.

It all started 2 years ago thanksgiving. My oldest cousin, my best friend when I was a baby, was in rehab. Im standing there talking to his younger brother who is now 25, and I say to our cousin's new husband "this is my favorite cousin" and he said "yeah thats because he's the only one who will talk to you." "my favorite cousin" was the youngest one there besides me and he's 25.

I hated him for saying that, like I wasnt even accepted into my own family and that he just came it and took over... I wanted to hurt him. But I didnt, I laughed it off. Why? I dont know.

Then my mom and my stepdad were having trouble. Alot of fighting, screaming and words that hurt not only eachother, but me too, but they dont know. My mom has a disease called myelofibrosis, which she is currently in the hospital for out in washington. Im in ny living with my best friend. But my mom and step dad went through a messy divorce. The words that came out were really mean. I would often crymyself to sleep to get away from the screaming. I loved my step dad, he took me to ranger games and things and supported me in everything. They got divorced and we moved outta my old house the day after christmas. They refuse to talk to eachother.
At my black belt graduation my mom didnt want him to be there, but I had him come any way. He was part of the reason my acomplishements were achieved. I graduated to my 2nd degree black belt that night, and they sat at different tables, not saying a word.

So any way, besides my mom and dad being divorced and my mom and step dad being divorced, I was now living with my mom who was high stung b.C she was getting her bone marrow transplant in the near future, not to mention ur patience is short. Plus we were now in a house so tiny.

Then my half brother was thrown in jail.
Then I started failing math.
Then my mom went away.
Then me and my boyfriend of almost 10 months now are starting to have problems. Stupid things like rumors and things going around. What ever

now im living with my best friend, which is great. I still see my dad and step dad often, infact there friends.

These things motivated me to make the impression on people that im ok. Nothings wrong with me. Fake smiles covered the hidden tears that never will be shown. At karate, when I taught my students, when I took class, I look so happy, more recently I am, they make me happy.
I dont like to cry. Infact I think its weak. I hated it when I did or do cry myself to sleep, but I do it so silently that u could hear a pin drop.

Is that bad that I cant show emotions of weakness?
Does that make me weak?
What can I do?

I hope things turn around soon. Maybe you can help me.
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poetmcc

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Joined: 25 Mar 2005
Posts: 273

Posted: 04-15-05 20:07pm

Its not bad that you can't show emotions openly like others. Many can't do that. The only thing is don't try to show tyour emotions in bad ways like cutting or carving or naything. Those are hramful. I sincerely hope you're not doing that. I'm so sorry to hear your mom is so sick and you have been enstranged from your stepdad and brother. Leaving the people you love can be the hardest thing in the world. Bu thtey love you too, they are thinking of you and they are there in your mind and heart aren's they? You step dad seems to be a great guy and he will continue to guide you in life even though he may not be with you all the time. Your brother, hopefeully will be out of jail soon an dedicate to having a better life. By remembering him, you can help him lead a better and more full life. Your cosuin was wrong to say that to you and you know he iwasn't right to do that, you know that you are worth somuch more, you were put on earth for a reason and you will find out what it is.
Peoplw ho can't show emotions openly often feel better while writing. Maybe you could keep a personal dairy? It's a great way to let go of emotions secretly and safely. Well, take care and keep me posted on how you are doing. :d :d :d :d
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ggshawy

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Joined: 04 Apr 2005
Posts: 39
Location: herts

Posted: 04-16-05 04:44am

Maybe ita a good thing you cant show emotions of weakness because then people cant see they have hurt you, you will look strong and people wont walk all over you.
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