While it’s not an official medical diagnosis, high-functioning depression is more common than most people think. That’s because, as the name suggests, a person with high-functioning depression doesn’t fit the “typical” profile that may come to mind when we think of someone living with depression. People with high-functioning depression don’t sleep all day, and their colleagues or family members might not suspect anything is wrong. The top sign of high-functioning depression most people missTrujillo says the top high-functioning depression sign to look out for is that you don’t experience any sustained sense of joy or pleasure, despite good things happening. “Someone with high-functioning depression might feel disconnected, as if they are going through the motions without genuine engagement or joy,” she said.

Source: Huffington Post March 01, 2026 12:21 UTC