The “smiling depression” is a kind of atypical depression, as if the surface of the depressed state of mind is covered with a veil of smile. It is a kind of atypical depression, which is like a smile on the surface of a depressed state of mind. It is a strong smile in front of people, but lonely and isolated behind the scenes. So how much do you know about “smiling depression”? Last weekend, I met Xiao Ning, an old classmate who loved to sing and dance at a class gathering a month ago. She looked haggard, full of sadness, I was shocked: “What’s wrong with you?” Xiao Ning tears before she speaks: “My sister suddenly left ……” “Ah …… what happened?” I was astonished. Xiao Ning’s sister Xiao Ke has a happy family, married for more than ten years and in-laws live in harmony, husband and wife love, son in a major university study. She treats people with kindness, whether in front of neighbors or colleagues, her face is always full of bright smiles. She loves her job, is diligent and willing to work, often works overtime without complaining, and has been awarded advanced for many times. In the eyes of people, everyone thinks Xiao Ke is the happiest, happiest person, but no one would have expected that such a happy she would die by suicide. When Xiao Ke left, people sighed with sorrow. She left her family with endless pain and sorrow. In the midst of people’s shock, her family also tried to find the reason for her light death. Finally, in her diary, the family found the word “depression” frequently. In her last diary entry, she wrote: “When I am alone, I can finally stop suppressing myself in pain, I can finally stop smiling at others, and I can finally stop being so hypocritical. I really have to go, it’s meaningless to live.” Xiao Ke left, people in the heart of the pain can not help but ask: why Xiao Ke to go? What was the reason for her leaving? In fact, Xiao Ke suffered from “smiling depression”. “Smiling depression” is a kind of atypical depression, which belongs to the category of depression, and is a symptom of a small number of depressed patients, who have a veil of smile on the surface of their depressed state of mind. It is a kind of atypical depression, which belongs to the depression category. Most of the “smiling depression” occurs in those successful people with high education, high status, high salary and high career. Among them are senior officials, bosses, and professional technicians, in people’s impression, they perform well in all aspects, and their ability seems to be unquestionable. But in fact, like ordinary people, they also have depression, sighing, painful wandering time, in their strong appearance is often hidden under an incomparably weak and weak heart. Smiling depressed people, they appear to be fine, always smiling, giving a cheerful, enthusiastic appearance, but in fact, deep inside they feel extreme pain, depression and sadness. In fact, their “smile” is not from the heart of the real feelings, but out of the need to cope with family, social and work, and so on, and forced to smile against their will. Their smiles are often “the need to work”, “the need to save face”, “the need for courtesy”, “the need for dignity and responsibility “, “the need for personal future” to smile. In their bodies, the pressure is hard to carry, and the “smile” is often followed by deeper loneliness and isolation. The “smiling depression” is very insidious and not easy to be detected. What they have in common is that they are bound by the concept of “face” and are unwilling to confide in others and give up their “dignity”, thus entering a vicious circle. “Smiling depression” is hidden and not easily detected, so the current diagnosis rate is low, but its consequences may be more serious than ordinary depression. If such patients do not actively seek treatment, it is difficult to detect their illness. The triggers of depression are related to genetics, stress, relationships and other factors. As autumn approaches, with less light hours and more night hours, there is currently an upward trend in depression compared to summer as far as my clinic volume is concerned. Some people mistakenly believe that having depression is a stigma, when in fact, it is a common illness like a cold or flu. If you or a family member is experiencing symptoms such as low mood, decreased interest, persistent fatigue, inattentiveness, difficulty sleeping, or early awakening, you should self-regulate by talking about it, shifting your attention, and exercising actively, and if it is beyond your adjustment, you should seek immediate medical attention. Depression is completely treatable.