some had happiness thrust upon them

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《It is proposed that happiness be classified as a psychiatric disorder and be included in future editions of the major diagnostic manuals under the new name: major affective disorder, pleasant type. In a review of the relevant literature it is shown that happiness is statistically abnormal, consists of a discrete cluster of symptoms, is associated with a range of cognitive abnormalities, and probably reflects the abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. One possible objection to this proposal remains - that happiness is not negatively valued. However, this objection is dismissed as scientifically irrelevant.》

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dsm disorders are systemically biased against abnormalities that make you happy and functioning in society

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[flamingsword]

If only this were a real thing. I have now met three people full of irrepressible mirth and smiles, capable only of momentary sadness. They have trouble getting upset enough to stand up for themselves, so the women (who do not have favor privilege) get relegated to the bottom rungs of organizations and the men are well-liked enough that their habit of happily taking on other people's work gets them rewarded and advanced to just below the uppermost echelons of companies. Both sets tend to form stable interpersonal relationships. I have not met and nonbinary persons with persistent happiness.