When I fake happiness is usually those times in life when the family wants to attend local events and/or parades. Those times then put me in a completely different frame of mind....my GAD and SAD hit all time highs. I try not to let the young ones notice. Though, my only grandson (he'll be 7 on the 11th) is pretty astute. He has caught me looking around and asked me who I was looking for. I spend so much time with my grandchildren, I never want to let my sadness, moodiness, depression, or anxiety to interfere with their lives.