The Silent Struggle: Recognizing and Treating High-Functioning Depression
Depression is a serious and complex mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. While it is often associated with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of motivation, there is a form of depression that is not as easily recognizable – high-functioning depression . This type of depression is often referred to as “smiling depression” because those who suffer from it are able to maintain a facade of happiness and success, while internally struggling with their mental health. High-functioning depression is not a clinical diagnosis, but rather a term used to describe individuals who are able to function in their daily lives despite experiencing symptoms of depression. These individuals may hold down a job, have successful relationships, and appear to have their life together, but internally they are battling with feelings of emptiness, self-doubt, and fatigue. One of the challenges with high-functioning depression is that it often goes unnoticed and ...