Is mental health a shared experience?

If you're around happy people eventually you'll be happier?

If you're around sad depressed people you'll feel low and depressed?

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faery · F

Of course we influence each other with our mental health/moods, but to what degree and in a positive or negative way depends on a multitude of variables. It's complicated.

For instance: take two people with opposite mindsets and put only them together. Who will be more influential on the other?

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@faery I think that's where status or appeared status comes in and maybe confidence.

faery · F

@Mellowgirl I think so too, among other things. I think we are influenced when we're seeking a change, mostly.