I can pinpoint when it started. It was a quick moment in time where I had the harsh realization my emotions, feelings and psychological well-being were less important than other people’s feelings.
A simple phrase created a person with “high-functioning” depression. What is “high-functioning” depression? Who has it? It is me, maybe it is you.
It may be a colleague, or even a friend, and you would never know. We struggle deeply and daily. We have mastered the ability to hide our pain from everyone.
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