Let’s be honest. When was the last time someone asked, “How are you?” and you told them the truth?
Most of us don’t. We say “I’m fine.” “Just busy.” “Tired, but managing.” Then we go home, lie awake, and wonder why we feel so empty when life looks good on paper.
That gap between how we seem and how we feel is where mental health quietly breaks down. And the dangerous part? We rarely notice it happening.
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