High Functioning Depression

High Functioning Depression (dysthymia) may be hard to detect because people living with it are often high achievers who make you think everything is alright, all the time.

Those who have high functioning depression often think asking for help is over indulgent since they can push through the sadness.

Signs/Symptoms

• General sense of sadness

• Inability to experience joy

• Loss of appetite

• Diminished energy

• Overly self-critical

• Irritable

Things that help

• Exercise

• Stepping outside

• Making time for yourself

• Talking about it

• Journaling

• Meditation