{"id":10779,"date":"2026-04-15T20:56:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10779"},"modified":"2026-04-15T21:06:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:06:58","slug":"high-functioning-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/high-functioning-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Functioning Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Depressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10783 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Depressed-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Depressed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Depressed-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Depressed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Depressed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Depressed-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Depressed-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Depression is a common mental health condition that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, and changes how you think, sleep, eat, and act.<\/p>\n<p>There are several types of depression, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinical depression (major depressive disorder)<\/li>\n<li>Persistent depressive disorder (PDD)<\/li>\n<li>Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)<\/li>\n<li>Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also specific forms of major depressive disorder, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seasonal affective disorder (seasonal depression)<\/li>\n<li>Prenatal depression and postpartum depression<\/li>\n<li>Atypical depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>People with depression often can\u2019t always keep up with the demands of day-to-day life, whether it is keeping a steady job, having significant relationships and friendships, or keeping the house tidy. Their depression can make every task feel daunting.<\/p>\n<p>However, that isn\u2019t always the case. Some people can experience depression in a way that doesn\u2019t appear disruptive from the outside, but it still causes a major disruption inside. This is called high-functioning depression.<\/p>\n<p>Although it isn\u2019t a formal medical diagnosis, high-functioning depression is a helpful way to describe how some people who are living with the symptoms of depression manage to keep up a moderately stable life.<\/p>\n<p>A person with high-functioning depression may have the same symptoms as a person with clinical or major depressive disorder. These symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling sad, helpless, or hopeless<\/li>\n<li>Becoming disinterested in things that used to bring them joy<\/li>\n<li>Changes in eating habits, like eating too much or too little<\/li>\n<li>Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n<li>Negative thoughts about themselves and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unfortunately, some people may feel that they need to hide these depressive symptoms from others because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They might have come from a family or culture that teaches people not to talk about mental illness<\/li>\n<li>They think they will feel better by powering through on their own<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re trying to avoid any impact on their job and relationships, hoping the depression lifts<\/li>\n<li>They are someone who isn\u2019t comfortable showing vulnerability or perceived weakness<\/li>\n<li>They think having depression is something to be ashamed of<\/li>\n<li>They feel that their life will fall apart and people will abandon them if they find out about their depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More women than men are diagnosed with depression, but this may be because women are more likely to seek treatment.<\/p>\n<p>A healthcare provider may determine a diagnosis of depression based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A physical exam<\/li>\n<li>Lab tests<\/li>\n<li>A psychiatric evaluation<\/li>\n<li>DSM-5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unfortunately, high-functioning depression can be difficult to recognize. Even though a person may appear to be high functioning, they still should get treatment for their depression. Treatments for depression may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques<\/li>\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n<li>Support groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about the mental health services at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, or to schedule a virtual appointment, call (718) 670-5316 to speak with our intake coordinator or call (718) 670-5562 to reach the clinic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Depression is a common mental health condition that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, and changes how you think, sleep, eat, and act. 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