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7 Signs of Functional Depression (And Why It’s Hard to Spot)

November 24, 2025

Sometimes depression flies under the radar. This type of depression doesn’t keep you from going to work, seeing friends, or getting things done. Instead, it sits quietly in the background, making everyday tasks feel way harder than they used to be, even though you’re still managing to do them. For many people, it doesn’t look like collapse. It looks like endurance. You keep showing up, but it takes everything you’ve got. If you’re handling life okay on the outside but feeling awful on the inside, it might be more than

How Does Ketamine Work for Depression?

November 24, 2025

Depression can feel like being trapped in a loop you can’t escape. Sharp self-criticism and doubt replay in your mind. Getting through each day is a struggle. Even simple actions start to feel impossibly heavy. For some, it comes on suddenly. For others, it builds slowly over years of pushing through. If you’ve lived with depression, you may have already tried more than one antidepressant. Sometimes they help, but sometimes they don’t. They can take weeks to work. Even if depression hasn’t put your life on hold, constantly carrying the

5 Simple Ways to Feel Grounded (In Under 2 Minutes)

November 24, 2025

When your thoughts are spinning, you probably don’t need a full mindfulness practice—just something simple that works fast. Small actions that calm your nervous system can help you feel more at ease in minutes. Feeling ungrounded often shows up as scattered thoughts, racing emotions, or physical tension. It can trip you up by putting you on edge, making it difficult to focus or complete simple tasks. You might find yourself snapping at others, forgetting details, or moving through the day on autopilot. How to feel grounded again When your nervous system

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Breaking Negative Thought Patterns: Small Shifts, Big Change

November 24, 2025

Negative thoughts can feel like knots in your head—tight, tangled, and hard to understand. You might not realize how much they get in your way, shaping your mood, draining your energy, and coloring how you see yourself. Over time, they can become a daily battle and may play a role in functional depression. When you’re caught in these knots, the idea of change can feel enormous—or even impossible. It’s like the future is sealed off, when what you need most is space to breathe. Here’s the thing: change doesn’t begin

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What Is Functional Depression? Keeping Up While Running on Empty

November 24, 2025

“Functional depression” sounds like a contradiction in terms. Many people think having depression means you can’t function, but this type is different and far more common than one might think. People with functional depression continue to show up for their jobs, families, and daily responsibilities—while constantly carrying the weight of low mood and fatigue. If this sounds familiar, a deeper understanding can provide valuable insight. Here’s what to know about functional depression and how to manage it. What Is Functional Depression? “Functional depression” describes how some people maintain their ability