High-functioning depression: A condition one might be silently battling

Symptoms differ from regular depression – Depression is a sense of helplessness, worthlessness and emptiness. The lowering of activity is often a marked characteristic along with a low mood. Seen mostly in recurrent depressive disorder, this depression is both a symptom and a coping mechanism,” says Dr Pragya Rashmi, consultant psychologist, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad in an interview with Happiest Health publication

Mood disorders can also be caused due to various factors ranging from nutrition issues, sleep issues, stress, unhealthy habits and substance abuse, Dr Rashmi emphasizes discipline as the most underrated form of therapy in depression, where identifying and restructuring irrational beliefs helps cope with it.

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