Some people who are "being fake" are probably dealing with overwhelming cognitive dissonance* in their lives (*look it up!). This is just a part of finding out who you really are...and it may extend from the pre-teen years, right on through to middle age. And beyond!

I try very hard not to hold it against people who feel the need to do this. I have, on occasion, had to fake it 'til I made it. And I hoped no one would judge me too harshly.

Some fake people are just annoying, 'tis true. But behind that mask there is undoubtedly a person in some kind of pain. So do not be too harsh.

All pain is very real.

It takes an enormous amount of courage and support to get out there and be who you really ARE, warts and all...depressed, or not...at any age.