{"id":5979,"date":"2026-05-21T12:17:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sehatyab.com\/hazarnaimat\/?p=5979"},"modified":"2026-08-05T17:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T12:35:17","slug":"high-functioning-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sehatyab.com\/hazarnaimat\/high-functioning-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Functioning Depression: Signs You Might Miss and What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Medically reviewed by Ms. Nawal Ali Shah<\/a>, Clinical Psychologist<\/p>\n

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High-functioning depression describes carrying the symptoms of depression while still holding down work, study and family life, so nothing looks wrong from the outside. It differs from major depression in severity rather than in kind: the symptoms are milder but they persist instead of passing. Common signs are constant exhaustion, loss of interest in things that used to be enjoyable, harsh self-criticism, and a fake smile in social settings. In teens it shows up as chronic negativity, an inability to accept compliments, and high grades paired with no sense of achievement. Treatment works best as a combination of talk therapy, lifestyle change and, where a doctor prescribes it, medication, with most people noticing a difference within six to eight weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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