We become good actors, don't we. Sometimes pretending you are happy can actually lead to a better mood. I call myself a "clown" because I am prone to joking around even when I'm feeling down. It is definitely a cover-up.

At the doctor though, I am unfortunately much more vulnerable. Usually if someone asks me "How are you?" and actually means it, the waterworks will start. Ah well....I prefer the cover-up.

We have to remind ourselves Galetre, that we are NOT worthless....it is only a "feeling". We have value!!