“A proposal to classify happiness as a psychiatric disorder.”
“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.”
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1376114/?tool=pubmed
The idealistic optimist in me finds this odd.
The cynical bitch in me (these days more prevalent) finds this exciting, because whenever someone is annoyingly positive I can say nope you are crazy leave me alone.
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A pink Katydid by Lisa Presley
Usually grey, this is a 1 in 500 mutation. National Preserve, Beverley Shores, Indiana. [National Geographic]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m43xf7WrG51r50xkgo1_1280.jpg)
