Are You Really Happy? The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Happiness | Are We All Victims #facts

Telling ourselves that we are happy when we are not is a form of self-deception driven by several psychological mechanisms, including cognitive dissonance, denial, social pressure, and deeply ingrained beliefs about happiness. This behaviour creates a façade that can be harmful both mentally and physically.

This is the mental conflict that occurs when your actions clash with your true beliefs or emotions. When a person presents as happy to the outside world, but is miserable on the inside, the disconnect causes mental anguish. To resolve this, the mind may double down on the false belief of being happy, rather than facing the painful truth. This can lead to greater anxiety, irritability, and self-doubt.

Some people who appear happy and functional to others may be experiencing "smiling depression," a form of atypical depression. These individuals may keep up with their daily responsibilities while masking persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. The effort to maintain this façade is emotionally and physically exhausting and can lead to increased risks for mental and physical health.

Constantly pretending to be happy drains mental energy and can lead to a sense of emotional numbness.

Sometimes the lie that we are happy stems from an overly optimistic view of ourselves and the future. Psychology research has long studied "positive illusions," or misbeliefs that can be associated with well-being.

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