Feb 17
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I may be happy or just thinking about normal stuff and strangers on the street come up to me and tell me to smile because I look depressed. How should I handle this?
I don’t want to look serious all the time. Should I forcefully smile all the time? I guess my normal face looks depressed or serious. But I feel fine.
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i think a nuetral face expresses an emotion that differs depending on their faces. some, when nuetral, often look serious, angry, others sad, other’s sleepy.. etc.
I know exactly what you mean. I have been treated with hostility because people think I am disapproving of them when I am not. I just tell them my face is my face don’t get worked up about it. No, I have not considered cosmetic surgery. Neither should you. Just be yourself and wait for them to learn.
Same with me!! LOL Dont care what other people think
just be your self!!
I think even when you smile, the happiness is not getting reflected in your eyes… There are something which only the eyes can tell and not the facial expression… try standing in front of the mirror, or better yet, take some pictures with a digital camera with different types of expressions and look over them whenever you feel like and see the difference and which face you like best… the answer will come to you…
SMILE is best when it reflects in your eyes…:D
I get exactly the same.. i found that if i smile more and have more fun my natural face changed to look more happy….. i just started having more fun after my exams…… hopw that helps x
neutral is okay….but “mask” face is the problem…..it could be sign of parkinsonism
Same wiht me ._.
But I think you dont have to smile for who tell it, but just for you.
Smile if you want, important is a TRUE smile ^_^
Ps. pardon,my English is not well >_>
Nah, don’t force a smile. Just laugh it off and tell them you’re not depressed. Unless they’re really concerned, they shouldn’t worry about it.
Next time someone says it, do a huge, crazy, cheesy smile, and walk off bobbing your head. Even though you may get a few crazy looks coming your way, noone will say you look depressed…manic…but not depressed.
Same with me. I find that if I force myself to smile more, it does improve my overall “neutral” look, but its hard to do. Also, if you try too hard, people think you look retarded.
Which would you rather be mistaken for, a grouch, or a retard! LOL.
I have the SAME problem. It is really irritating when people don’t leave you alone about it.
I just reassure them that I am fine, and if I wanted to be laughing and smiling I would be.
Hahahaha.
=]
I have the same problem. In my case people think im glaring at them just because I have a kind of “perpetual slight frown” on my face. This is of no consequence as it cannot affect you and you mus’nt worry about it. However, you MAY have “communication” issues (I have them). This simply means you may not know how to communicate effectively with other people. You may not know how to express your feelings effectively. This leads to misunderstandings. IF you cannot communicate then its a MAJOR problem. You need to rectify it. However, if you only possess a “grim” face then dont worry its pretty normal… as is obvious from all these posts
I totally understand what you’re saying. I’ve struggled with that all my life too. People tell me that I look serious or mad, when in reality, I feel fine inside. Its weird and annoying when people constantly think that I’m angry or something, when I’m not. And the fake expression and smile thing doesn’t work. Trust me, cuz I tried it many times before… I would just come off looking strange…
Just be you and try talking to more people and just be friendly with people. That way, people will think that you are approachable and really are a nice person.
You are who you are, don’t force any changes on yourself.
When you smile, it should be natural. I don’t think you’d
like the vibes you’d put off if you tried to force “happy”
emotions into your face. I’m sure that would come out
as fake, and people would see it. Just be yourself. If it
really bothers you, then try thinking of things that make
you happy, then you’ll smile and your eyes will twinkle
with a natural, not fake, light. Good luck!
Wow! I have been struggling with this exact same thing for so long! I’ve had professors go “Are you okay? you look like you need a hug!” and then hug me!
I’ve also received comments that I look at people in a “judgemental” manner, when I am not thinking anything judgemental at all!
I definitely feel less alone now. I just try to be aware of it sometimes. A little grin and extra nodding go a long way. Otherwise, I just have to explain to some people, “No. I’m really fine, I just look this way.” No one has ever believed me, but I keep hoping.