The Story of A Sufferer

We've all been depressed, under the weather or in the blues. It's nothing to be ashamed of. After all, to feel emotion is part of being human, right?
But is constant sadness all right? Are you really "fine" when someone asks you how you are feeling? Are you sure that the mask you are wearing with the fake smile won't slip off?
I'm asking you, personally. Man-to-man or woman-to-woman.
Are you sure you're not suffering?