You feel exhausted before the day even begins. Tasks that once felt manageable now seem overwhelming. You are irritable, unmotivated, and beginning to wonder whether you are burned out—or experiencing depression.
One of the biggest misconceptions about depression is that it always looks obvious. People often imagine someone who can’t get out of bed, can’t work, or cries constantly. While that is certainly true for many people experiencing depression, there is another experience that often goes unnoticed: high-functioning depression.