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Feb 26, 2014, 10:39 PM
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Member Since: Feb 2014
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 302
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I posted this on your new member intro, but it would probably be easier if it was all in one place...
"Courage isn't the absence of fear, but moving forward in the face of it." --some quote from I don't remember where
I'm glad you have reached out here.  It is scary, but it is worth it.
The truth can hurt, but sometimes, a fake smile can hurt more. Your parents want you to be happy. However, if you can't talk to them, at least, you are talking to some one. 
The way you describe being a bouncing ball of sunshine to being unable to smile... did something trigger it or has that ever happened before for no reason?
I only ask, because if there was a specific incident then therapy could help.
If it came out of no where, or has happened before, you might have to consider a Bipolar (manic-depressive) diagnosis.
There are seperate forums for depression versus bipolar. I'm sure either could help you, I just thought... the more specific to you the better. 
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