You Look Fine, But I Know You’re Fighting an Invisible Battle
Healing While Functioning: The Invisible Battle of High-Functioning Depression “You’re doing great!” they say. But inside, it feels like you’re treading water with stones in your pockets. You Seem Fine — And That’s the Problem You get up, get dressed, show up. You answer emails, meet deadlines, maybe even smile and crack a joke. People admire your strength, your discipline, your “togetherness.” They don’t know that just beneath that polished surface, there’s a storm raging. This is high-functioning depression . And it’s as real as it is invisible. Unlike typical depression, which often halts a person’s life entirely, high-functioning depression lets you keep performing. But it’s performance nonetheless. And it’s exhausting. What High-Functioning Depression Really Feels Like Imagine your mind is a quiet battlefield. You carry your sadness in silence. You do what's expected — go to school, clock in at work, care for your family — but joy feels muted, rest feels elusive, and conne...
