Breezy~day, well I feel your pain. I often project that everyone is normal and happy except me. Of course, not true. Most people hide their pain but ours is so exposed that is not easy.
When people ask me how I am, the answer if fine or okay. That is usually all they are ready for unless they are close friends who I want to open up to. Some days I just want to get through the day.
Thanks for your rant - so I can go on one of my own! lol