Anmol Singh-Psychologist & Counselor, Chandigarh

Pretending everything is fine in personal life stops one from admitting and seeking help to maintain one’s mental health. The prejudices prevailing around builds up a perception that directs one’s actions/interactions. Always maintaining a smile on face to conceal unhappiness is very taxing. The persistent need to fake or suppress feelings at times forces one to become an addict e.g, alcoholic, smoker; drugs etc. to hold back his/her negative emotions.  Aim to remain self motivated, stress free, flexible; accept a situation and control your emotional outbursts to while responding to the adverse conditions.  Do not hold back your emotions that define you; always give expression for your own happiness.