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Will i decrease my stress level if i force myself to smile a lot more?

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Stress: "forcing" yourself to do anything might cause more stress. Here are a couple of links that might be helpful. Stress myths: http://www.Apa.Org/helpcenter/stress-myths.Aspx. Stress tips: http://www.Apa.Org/helpcenter/stress-tips.Aspx.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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