3 Signs Of High-Functioning Depression

Do you ever find yourself constantly pushing through the day with a smile on your face, yet inside you're struggling? You might be experiencing high-functioning depression.
This type of depression is characterised by individuals who continue to manage their daily tasks and seem to be functioning well while dealing with symptoms of depression.
In this video, I share 3 signs of high-functioning depression that you or someone you know might be experiencing. Understanding these signs is crucial for recognising and addressing high-functioning depression.
0:00 Introduction
1:22 Signs of HFD
4:30 Steps to overcome HFD
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[@ren278]

Being a high functioning depressive for years has come from a lack of support and empathy from others who consistently minimise the impact of my feelings and experiences. On the flip side others view me as reliable and dependable when they want something, and is never reciprocated. This has led to complete self dependence and avoidant behaviours. I’ve been taught I can only rely on myself.

[@Aquarius6431]

What gets in the way is others, friends and family, not listening. They are too busy and wrapped up in their own lives. I’m the one they come to for support but it’s a one way street.

[@reginahaire3550]

I think that because I’m so tired of feeling this way that I think whoever I share it with may be tired of hearing about it. I also don’t want people who depend on me to think I’m not able to be there for them. I’ve been taking depression medication for maybe 15 years, and I’m questioning whether it’s even helping.

[@Isabelle7moons]

I feel rhe same

[@sassylassy365]

Me too!

[@daveo9844]

See if Tim Fletcher has anything you relate to 👍🏼

[@vagabondv1250]

Not wanting to burden others with my troubles.

[@anne-marierobinson1961]

For me it’s fear of dependence. When I have a connection it makes me want more of it.

[@seeqserenity]

Having asked 100s of times, or, wanting to , hoping to, asking to, share with a supposed friend even, and always being told I'm a bother, even from therapists, who deem me too complex, i now have surrendered to the fact that I'm on my own. Alone, lonely, yes, but, without other options , it is what it is. Trying not to think beyond the next 4 hours is how i try to exist. Family deemed me ' weird" from childhood, and abandoned me. Chronic lyme, mycotoxicity, CFS/ME, all are "weird" challenges, and those who were semi friends didn't understand those challenges, and chose to disconnect, fearing it was all "made up", not real medical issues. There's only so much money, so much energy, so much time, and so many times the door can be slammed in your face, professionals included , until the desire or ability to even imagine trying again, is gone. Best to be alone, silent, and know I'm doing the best i can.... thanks for all you do, Alex 🙏🕊

[@dorothy3641]

Abandonment issues from birth, never feeling 'good enough', shame, guilt, being told I was 'stupid'; however the biggest 'clincher' was being told by a family member 'you're just not one of us'. Tried therapy, but I could never see light at the end of the tunnel (it's a darn loooong tunnel) so I'd give up. Self-defeating I know!

[@seeqserenity]

Sounds like me

[@seeqserenity]

Exactly my experience as well

[@amandasymon4363]

What gets in the way is being afraid of getting too close to people 🥺

[@Isabelle7moons]

Talking to others about my ongoing lack of joy is not going to solve anything and besides they would not know what to do and probably would start to avoid me, because I'm not a good company.

[@seeqserenity]

Exactly my thoughts

[@beckyf2991]

#2 the hopelessness is what keeps me from trying. It's not really that bad. I've had therapists and meds, and they all helped some. But I can't seem to break through. Now money is tight and I'm old, so it's hard to justify doing much more. Thanks for these free videos! Tapping is my main goto.

[@streaming5332]

I have mid functioning depression. I struggle to keep going. I feel hope when my friend turns up, I can rely on her like I never could my relatives. When your efforts are met with criticism it's best to move and quickly. Don't hang around people who drag you down, there was enough of that as a child.

[@jillychandler]

I do not want to bother other folk with my problems. I drink to numb the pain. I sold my car, and live in a very rural spot, which I love, but I can go days without seeing or talking to another human being, which is fine at times, but I do miss the company at times. I live alone with my rescue greyhound, and only go out of my home to walk her, and to take the rubbish to the end of the lane. I will not take tablets, yet I drink to calm myself in the short term. I just do not seem to get out of this feeling of anxiety, and have no money to buy a car now anyway. I have never been able to go with other folk in their cars, as I feel I have to be the driver, I have to be in control. xxx

[@Detabeeforever]

For me I don’t ask for help, things get worse and then it feels like I’m too late to ask for help. I feel it comes from being a child and teenager and fearing to ask for help with what was going on at home even though I knew we needed a social worker or some sort of intervention. Thorough therapy I’m leaning to be less numb to what happens around me but it’s fucking difficult. I’ve become so nonchalant to the bad things stay happen in life.

[@roxargentina2606]

People don´t believe I´m depressed. They think I´m just dramatic. That´s why I´ve stopoed asking for help.Healthcare providers have always said to me. your are obviously fine, you don´t have any problem

[@ioanacristinabratescumusca7412]

Having got the impression, imprinted somehow into my mind, that I don't have the right to feel, therefore, even recognising or self-compassion are somehow delayed and, such a delay of to-do for myself action triggers guilt that makes honest sharing to be even more difficult.

[@TheMJLive]

I felt this is me, and i though it was just normal and my personality 😅

[@gracegladden3279]

I think: that everyone, who gives out info on human mind ailments - always - have that ailment themselves. And by helping others, you hope to one day see your self, and your own issues - clearly. If and when that ever happens, (if it can happen) - then will no longer see YOUR 'high function depression', in other people.

[@angelag937]

I think my ex husband has had this during all our marriage and it has been devastating for our relationship.