6 Signs of High Functioning Depression | Persistent Depressive Disorder |

Persistent Depressive Disorder, is often described as a high functioning depression, because symptoms are typically less severe and many people find a way to cope. The truth is, depression has a number of effects on our life, and suppressing/ignoring such a serious medical condition has its consequences. Unfortunately, if we do not deal with it directly, we are more susceptible to major depressive episodes and multiple health risks. In this video, we will discuss 6 signs of high functioning depression, common risk factors, and steps to consider if we believe we need an evaluation. Ultimately, depression is not something we “cope” with. It’s a serious medical condition that deserves just as much of our attention as anything else.

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[MindNow]

*Thank you so much for putting this out there!*
This means so much for the people who do have it, appeciate it loads! <3

[vanyadolly]

I don't feel high functioning at all. More like barely functioning. The only thing I excell at is hiding my depression.

[Efexpe]

I've had dysthymia my whole life. Was diagnosed at 7. My thought is it's just how i see the world. Or maybe I'm broken and don't wanna be fixed lest I lose who I am. Life is a cunning enemy.

[johnhopkins]

"This provides neurological evidence of the dulling of emotion that individuals with dysthymia have learned to use to protect themselves from overly strong negative feelings, compared to healthy people."

[kramer]

This video is way more impactful than people telling us to just think more positively. Thanks for this

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This touched me. I'm 6 of 6 for 10 years, and my Psychiatrist won't help with the only medication that has ever worked. My therapist asked worker's comp for more visits, but that's not how they work. Keep putting out these videos!

[TakeBackYourMind]

Amazing job raising awareness and the practical tips are great! This kind of depression goes unnoticed in people by others and themselves so much it's great to see a video like this.

[lindaandrews]

66 year old single woman. Depressed for as long as I can remember. I muddle my way through everyday. I have to work, I have no money. Just got fired from a job only 4 months in. I have 1 friend. Family is around but no one really knows anyone deeply. Strained family relations. I have all 6. On meds forever. When I really have had enough it will be a long drive off a short pier. Yeah, they'll be upset for a few days and then life will carry on. No one will remember me.

[casstarre]

I'm crying my eyes out right now😭 I just found out that this has a name, and I'm not alone😭 This friday is my first appointment with a specialized therapist. I'm almost 30 and for the first time since my 12th, there is a small shimmer of light in the darkness😭

[sheilawakileh]

I’m so glad you talked about having people check their vitals! ( iron, vitamin thyroid)
I was diagnosed with depression years ago, and went through 10 different meds, several therapist but nothing really helped. Only to find out 5 years ago that I was low on vitamins B, D and iron was critically low.
Now that I’m within range of where my body should be I am so much better. I still have PDD but am off medication because I am also going through menopause and many of my symptoms have fallen away. (Not entirely but enough to notice a difference)
I am angry at my Dr.s and therapists for pushing drugs on me first instead of seeing if I was vitamin deficient.

[YVM]

thank you for explaining it so well, great tool both for the ones trying to understand themselves, and also to share and educate others on what we have. thank you

[adandz]

The week goes by fast. Good to have this series on Sundays!

[s.haan_]

Love how you are present with the information you're sharing, very authentic delivery 👌🏼

[weobeyjesus]

I've been sick for 15 years but always resisted the diagnosis of depression because i thought it was just a mood disorder, but I've only recently learned that brain fog, poor appetite and insomnia are symptoms of it and I have had those since the illness started. Good to learn also that exercise is something which can treat it.

[Meditatewithalice]

Thank you so much Alexa, This was me for decades.

[sarahdloveskittens]

This was very informative! I like how you clearly defined dysthymia.

[AngieReadsBooks]

Ive been "dealing" with depression for 13 years now. I dont know how to even vet help. I can pretend im fine at work but when im home all i do is sleep i have no motivation to do anything. I dont know how to even start to get better. Im tired of being tired.

[Ashley-I.]

Thank you this is amazing I was diagnosed with depression just over two years ago and have be suffering from 3 or 4 of these symptoms pretty consistently for probably 14 months but have been too afraid to talk about it

[JPinthe]

New sub here. "Depression" since I was 12 and I acted out a lot when I was young. I spent about 23 years on many different anti-depressants. I was very high functioning, finished my master's degree by 27, had a wonderful career and family. Finally, pushed my loving wife away and self sabotaged my 20 year career. Divorced 5 years now, I was finally diagnosed as a borderline with attachment disorder last year. Out of the fog of medication I gave up 5 years ago, learning to be self-aware and recognize my emotions. Unfortunately, I still feel very empty and just go through the motions everyday. I don't know if I can ever shake the underlying depression that still comes in waves. I try to have close relationships besides my friends, but the disorganized attachment still has me pushing people away. I'm trying to become more aware of those behaviors before I actually head down the path of breaking it off with women; I have ended 3 relationships since being divorced. Also, working on impulse control 🤫.

[rxqzufh]

Thanks for doing this video!!!! People just don't understand what going on!! They say just feel better!! A friend of mine just died of a heart attack at age 53 he had medical issues with high blood pressure but he had more issues with depression!!! I see depression as a silent killer!