The 6 Signs of High Functioning Depression | Kati Morton

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[gianna_lee]

Does anyone else watch these videos and feel like they connect with the symptoms but then tell themselves that they don’t have depression because they don’t have it as bad as others and that they don’t want to admit to it. This might have not made any sense but if it did let me know I’m not alone.

[hanamohammed]

The worst part is when you suddenly feel positive and decide to actually change. Like cleaning your room, taking care of yourself, have a healthy routine, do something productive.But then you just end up in bed thinking of how depressed and incapable you are to do any of this. Im so tired of this cycle.

EDIT: To all the people who find this relatable, im sorry. It sucks because its so easy to feel alone. We got this.

[Leiaxs]

I read fanfiction, sometimes for 8 hours a day, just to feel like the emotion the characters in the story feel. When I'm dealing with my own life I get anxious, hopeless. Tired all the time and hating myself for who I've become, for wasting previous time. I can never share my most inner thoughts because people will judge me for them.

[mylesfredson]

Sending all of my love and strength to each and all of those reading this right now.

[noelle]

me: *has actually been diagnosed with depression*
also me: do i really have it tho

[angelinawilliamson]

1. avoiding social situations
2. extra irritable
3. constantly tired
4. struggle to concentrate, struggle to follow along
5. using unhealthy coping skills more and more
6. constant worry about past + future

[somber]

I'm so depressed that I don't even wanna treat it anymore. Just want it all to end

[Cadu]

I was diagnosed with dysthymia many years ago by a therapist. I’ve tried everything like counseling and medication. Nothing worked except for exercising witch gave me some relief, but didn’t solve the situation altogether. 😢. Today I’ve mostly given up and accepted the simptoms described as simply part of me. Hope you all have better luck. Cheers….

[Loganwacht]

I thought this was just called being dead inside...

[moonlatte]

The 6 signs in summary:

1- avoiding social situations
2- feeling extra irritable
3- constantly tired
4- struggle to concentration
5- using unhealthy coping skills more and more
6- constant worry about past or future


I literally have all these signs and symptoms for 5 years :)

[lindaj]

I have had fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue for 30 years so had to work at keeping my spirits up. I am finally admitting (to myself) that ever since my husband died 7 years ago I have been in a low grade depression. The worst part is the debilitating fatigue exacerbated by poor sleep. Also how I live mostly on my laptop.

[DadsRights]

Wish there was a therapist like her she seems to be well educated and understanding to my situations

[jamesoakley]

"If you have it for more than 2 years"
*me 15 years later* erm.

[CiarraLizz]

I’m going to be honest when you said “ they might look completely fine but inside there exhausted and tired” I broke down

[denissealondra]

Wow! I feel like I’ve been living like this since childhood. ❤️ I’m currently working on healing my inner child. Art, music, nature and journaling have been helping me. 🙏🏽

[shannanschisler]

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[carebear]

I like how she was talking about concentration and I wasn’t paying attention and I had to repeat it

[misterthedork]

I'm almost 40 and I've experienced all these symptoms since middle school. I always figured that's just how life is.

[stevepurcell]

I am really glad I found this video.
I have dealt with these symptoms for the last seven years. After I lost my leg I was told that I had PTSD and that I should join a support group. I quit going because it seemed like everyone there was feeling sorry for themselves or living vicariously through others. I have been prescribed several different meds
The one thing that has helped me is nature. I love all animals helping them has really helped me.

[dquinnster]

Thank you, Kati. Thank you for vindicating the pain I'm going through. I have been at the receiving end of emotional and mental abuse from a narcissistic sociopath of a mother. After decades of having my relationships sabotaged and gaslit, I'm building boundaries and getting help from the VA. I don't think I would have considered reaching out for help because for so long, I've been told I'm just a terrible person. Again, Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge. No doubt, I'm not the only person you are helping with these videos.