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Understanding high-functioning depression

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The stereotypical image of depression is often of someone withdrawn and unable to function. However, a significant proportion of the population struggle with a lesser-known form: high-functioning depression.

These people maintain a meticulous facade of productivity and achievement, excelling in their careers and social lives while harbouring a persistent undercurrent of sadness and emptiness.

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