
When we picture depression, we usually imagine someone unable to get out of bed, crying in a dark room. While that is a reality for many, there is another version that is much harder to spot. It walks around in a suit, packs school lunches, and hits deadlines. It is called high-functioning depression.
You might be the most reliable person in your friend group. To the outside world, you look like you have it all together. But on the inside, you are carrying a heaviness that never lifts. You aren’t failing at life; you are just exhausted by the effort it takes to look like you are succeeding. If this resonates, check these seven signs.