What is high functioning depression?

People talk about high functioning depression all the time, but what is it and how can it feel? And why does it get overlooked so often? This and more in today's short.

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[JoshuaOdionson]

It definitely doesn't feel like "high functioning". It feels more like "barely functioning"

[rosmcdoodle]

In my experience, one of the worst parts is how people expect more of you because you don't appear to be suffering. I could be dealing with a lot but it's hard to tell others because they don't always get it. I appreciate how Kati phrases it as pushing through our symptoms. It's a sign of strength and resilience.

[wiskeeamazingdancer]

That is me. Very appreciated physio at ICU. Everyone find me ambitious and hard working. Then I get home, walk my dog and then just shut down. Sleep through my weekends.

[MommaBeeb]

This is very helpful. I’ve often identified with the idea of being high-functioning with depression.

[larag]

Thanks so much for helping spread awareness and education, thus breaking down the stigma of mental health. Hi from Australia xx

[sherisse]

I have major depressive disorder. I am high functioning. You could spend a day even a week with me and you wouldn't even know. I joke around, I laugh and I know when it's time to be serious. I can be a mom, a wife and a student and I also can work efficiently all while being depressed. It was harder when I was doing things I didn't enjoy doing. Today I do things I want to and things that are going to give me enjoyment. Although, you wouldn't tell I am depressed if someone sat down with me and asked me how I was really doing I'd probably cry to be honest. I have happy moments maybe 2 to 5 days of happiness in a month. Those days are days I look forward to most and it honestly helps me. I believe the only way to overcome it is to learn to embrace it.

[nikkimckay]

Kati Morton thank you so much for sharing this because iv been wanting to know the difference between high functioning depression and or normal depression also knew people who have asked about it too it really give us all a clearer picture of what it is and the difference I always just think depression is the same for everyone and we all have similar symptoms you really help us to understand this better thank you

[adub_gaming]

Before I even watch this I literally played out a conversation this morning in the shower telling someone i am high functioning depressed. Thus is crazy alignment in the universe rn

[carolinabergstrom]

It's like going through life in quicksand just keeping your head over the surface.

[TheFeather]

I know I have high functioning depression, I've been depressed so long I don't remember NOT being depressed, but just because I can pay my bills and hold a job that requires customer interaction, doesn't mean that every day isn't agony and pain for me.

[ahmeterhanarik]

Thanks...It was hard to grasp it without easy understandable example.

[pamelasupanick]

you are awesome with the one-minute short! so much info delivered in a way that is easy to assimilate! Thanks

[GregoryMcCarthy]

Ooof, sounds like something I’m going through. Thank you for your video Katie!

[اعظمکاظمی-ثه]

I am in no position to see any doctor at the moment. I have severe depression and I wonder how much more I can continue
I wish that there is actually a way to get right of this. Because it's not getting better at all no matter how many times a day I remind myself that this is just in my head and I have to keep going

[splgs]

Excellent explanation Kati.
Think we call it persistent depressive disorder (Scotland) but I prefer the term high functioning tbh. Because I function well and don't "look" depressed, I sometimes feel it's hard for people to "believe" I have depression - so I tend to keep it to a few close people. Worst was - I have been living with it for 20 years undiagnosed 🤦🏻‍♀️ until I found a brilliant therapist 6 months ago who managed to bring it to my attention.
My life has been turned round in the last 3 months. I hope anyone that is struggling can reach out for help somewhere - it can get better.

[brendagumke]

What do I do next? because I feel like I check off most of the marks for high-functioning depression but I don’t know how I am supposed to get treatment for this.

[ruthshere]

i push through. but many things i leave to the wayside such as dishes. cleaning the home in general. it gets overwealming. thats anxiety. i have only had one day in my life where everything was lifted and clear. the rest has been a struggle. why am i sharing? because if you have this too, you are not alone.

[SuperDonn]

This is me and I'm just exhausted at the end of the week when all my assignments are done and it really is tiring. It feels like I'm at 100 all the time and wipe out when I'm done...

[michelottens]

Very recognizable. Though I even tend to power through my downtime with socializing or hobby stuff that I can't take in or share, and on up through bedtime when I tend to do a whole "revenge bedtime procrastination" type thing because I never feel I've had a safe and quiet moment to myself.

[rebeccaoprea]

I think that can happen with overwhelm as well whether with anxiety or social and sensory issues . I dread things and get wiped out fast .