High Functioning DEPRESSION: What it is & How to Overcome It
High-functioning depression is a quiet, persistent form of depression that can be hard to spot, both for the person experiencing it and for the people around them. You may still go to work, meet deadlines, pay the bills, and even smile in conversations, but underneath it all, you feel flat, exhausted, disconnected, and unmotivated. This condition is often used to describe dysthymia, or persistent depressive disorder, a chronic, lower-grade form of depression that can still have a serious impact on your life. Despite being “less severe” than major depression, high-functioning depression can affect your relationships, work performance, concentration, sleep, physical health, and sense of purpose. It’s not uncommon to feel guilty about not enjoying time with your kids, avoiding social invitations, or struggling with memory and focus. These aren’t signs of weakness or failure, they’re signs of a mood disorder that needs attention. The good news is that many of the same evidence-based tools that help with major depression can be just as effective here. That includes building routines, increasing physical activity, improving sleep, creating supportive social connections, and addressing underlying physical health or substance use concerns. With the right strategies, people with high-functioning depression can feel better and reconnect with their lives in meaningful ways. For videos on managing depression, check out this playlist: • Understanding and Overcoming Depression #Depression #HighFunctioningDepression #CBTforDepression Become a member to help support the mission of the channel: / @drraminader Watch all of my videos for free at: http://www.psychologyvideos.ca For more information about Dr. Rami Nader, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y3eu5dfw DISCLAIMER: The videos provided here on this YouTube Channel are for informational use only. The video content provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. These videos do not establish a psychologist/client relationship. Always seek the advice of your doctor or mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this channel. Dr. Rami Nader assumes no duty to correct or update the video content nor to resolve or clarify any inconsistent information that may be a part of the video content. Reliance on any content is solely at the viewer’s risk. Dr. Rami Nader hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the said video content, which is provided as is, and without warranties. 19154 (146)
