u/JayRose252

It's mostly when I'm at work and the people around me expect me to be happy/smiling/engaging 100% of the time. I always get the 'are you okay?' and a concerned look because I'm off in my own world **working** at my desk.

Like, yes Brenda I'm fine. I'm just invoicing and don't feel like smiling at my computer screen or chatting with coworkers because I'm *focusing on my work*! It's not a big deal that I'm 😐 blank face staring at my computer *at work* and I won't pretend to be having the time of my life just so freaking Brenda can feel better about herself while monitoring *my* emotions because *corporate forbid* I have an off day/sleep poorly/**am human** and not fake being happy for others comfort!!!