What is smiling depression, and what should you know about it?

If you look at the Instagram with the hashtag #faceofdepression, you'll see hundreds of photos showing happy, smiling people who actually suffer from depression. Sometimes these photos are published by people who suffer from depression, or by relatives and friends who want to help them and tell the world about the problem.

But what is a smiling depression, and how can you find out about someone you love and what is most important to help him deal with the problem:

To have smiling depression means to try to be happy and happy about others as they suffer within themselves. Moreover, they do not seek help from others. People with funny depression often have an active social life and seem very happy at first sight, but no one knows what is behind that happy facade.

The worst part of this problem is that there seems to be a connection between smiling depression and the opinions of the victims. These people may seem to be energetic and enthusiastic, but behind closed doors they may feel worthless and desperate, writes class.al. Linkin Park's leading vocalist, Chester Bennington, before he killed himself, his wife, Talilda, shared a picture of his husband on the social network where he was smiling and having fun with his family and no one knew what thoughts were going on in his head right now.

While smiling depression is behind a mask of happiness, there are ways to discover it in someone you love or in yourself. The most frequent signs of smiling depression include:

- A reduced interest in hobbies and activities that the person once loved

- Weight change and appetite.

- Loss of concentration.

- Sleepless.

- Negative thoughts all the time.

-Happiness forced and unnatural

How can you help someone who suffers from smiling depression?

- Help them understand they have a problem. Many people refuse to admit that they are depressed because they are afraid of looking weak. Show them that you love them no matter what happens.

- Be a good listener. You need to actively listen to the person you want to help, letting them understand that they have someone to support.

-Help them boost their self-esteem. Some experts suggest that our self-esteem is «the emotional immune system», and when destroyed, we begin to feel bad and depressed. Try to help your friend or neighbor find a meaningful activity or project that can help them to feel productive and successful again.