8 Signs Someone Is Secretly Depressed

8 Signs Someone Is Secretly Depressed

Have you ever heard of 'smiling depression' or 'high-functioning depression'? It’s when someone hides their struggles behind a mask of normalcy. Many people suffering from depression don’t show obvious signs, making it difficult to notice. Here are eight subtle but important signs that someone might be secretly battling depression. Pay close attention—someone you know might need help but doesn’t know how to ask for it.