Thanks for this. When I was diagnosed with dythymia, I was just so relieved that I wouldn't have to live with the way I'd been feeling for the rest of my life! Your experiance reminded me of that.

I've faked happiness pretty well with most of my friends and family (when I couldn't fake it, I said I was just 'tired'), and even my doctor told me once that it was just called "being a teenager". But I think I'm going to try again, now. Thanks again.