Since I've never met this girl, I can't really comment on how perky she is or isn't. However,, I have known people who are truly that happy and unfortunately, it makes us feel like we are always down. Of course a lot of the time we are!

I had to chuckle at your post. People like that CAN be irritating! In a way it's like forcing a mood on you -- like when somebody is really crabby and irritable, they are forcing a mood on you, too. Somehow it seems so over the top you almost want to shut them down.

But there are also people who act super happy because they are trying desperately to cover up real pain. Unless you're close to somebody, it can be hard to know if they are just genuinely perky or if they are hiding some pain (from others and maybe also themselves!).

I agree with gramy that the super-bubbly attitude can make us feel even lower, like we can't be that happy so there's something wrong with us (which of course there is ... we have depression!).

Anyway ... I feel your pain! lol

etherize, I have suspected for some time that she really isnt that happy, but for some reason, she wants us all to think she is. What a horrible waste of energy!

Maybe she could bottle it, patent it and sell it to make a lot of money?

My sister works hard at trying to be one of those people. It's her way of trying to be positive and fight off depression. I used to scorn that method but not anymore. Whatever gets you through the day.

My problem is I never really see any people who are happy on any day of the week. I do see friendly people when I go shopping but rarely do I see actual happy people. I do have to say that because I suffer from depression .......its hard for me to believe real happiness exist and if it does...its very temporary and I do get annoyed at times when people can be so happy when its such a struggle for me to obtain it But I would rather someone be happy than have this dreaded depression even if they have to fake it to make it.