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ADAA Blog: Dispelling Misconceptions About High-Functioning Depression

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Externally, people with high-functioning depression may give the impression of "managing" or "coping" with their symptoms and seem to be “fine,” even successful. Internally, they may be struggling with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, or low motivation. Although they may appear to carry on with their daily routines, they can still be dealing with significant emotional distress and struggle to complete tasks.

Read ADAA Member Adrianne McCullars, PhD's blog and learn more about high-functioning depression adaa.org/learn-from-us/from...

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