Hi Carl,

I think this principle is in-line with the whole “fake it till you make it” kind of deal. I don’t think that you can be a poser for trying to be happy again. I think it is true and it works to act happy and you will start to feel happy. It will take time, it isn’t instantaneous. Think of what you love to do and go out and do it. Make a list of things that make you smile. Start small and things will snowball, and you’ll be one happy guy.

Just because you are depressed and anxious now, doesn’t mean you are always going to be depressed and anxious forever. Now is the time to find ways to “deal” with it, find healthy habits to help you get out of it, especially in the future. You will get to be who you are meant to be, this doesn’t mean you are poser during this time of change. In all honesty, you won’t be the same person you came into this time when you come out of it, well that is if you choose to learn and grow from this situation. I know I have changed from a year ago.

Don’t worry about what other people think, just do what you need to do. 🙂

It will get better! I promise! 🙂

Lucia