5 signs of high-functioning depression; How is it different from clinical depression?

5 signs of high-functioning depression;  How is it different from clinical depression?

High-functioning depression or functional depression is a term used to describe a mental state in which a person is able to function normally but gradually loses interest in social activities and feels empty or numb internally, experiencing less pleasure and joy. than before. High-functioning depression is not a medical diagnosis, but a term used in …

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Mayo Clinic Q&A: High-functioning anxiety

Mayo Clinic Q&A: High-functioning anxiety

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have always been very successful, both personally and professionally. But I struggle with a whirlwind of worries and thoughts, constantly questioning myself and striving for perfection. I’ve heard the term high functioning anxiety and it feels like that’s what I’m experiencing. How can I navigate and cope with this? ANSWER: It’s …

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