High-Functioning Depression: Signs You’re Coping But Suffering

Written by Sarah Bence, OTR/L Medically reviewed by Chaitanya Pabbati, MD People with high functioning depression look “fine” on the outside, but have symptoms of depression on the inside (like feeling numb, disconnected, overwhelmed, or hopeless). With therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes, your symptoms can improve. Depression isn’t always obvious.