Understanding High-Functioning Depression

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According to the video, what is another official name for “high-functioning depression”?

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Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)

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The video compares someone with high-functioning depression to what metaphor, because they appear “normal” on the outside while struggling inside?

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A masked actor on stage

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What is a common reaction by others when they see a person with high-functioning depression doing “just fine”?

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They call them dramatic or lazy

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On a “good day” for someone with high-functioning depression, how does that compare to a “normal” day for others, according to the video?

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It looks like a regular, uneventful day

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What can even small everyday tasks feel like to someone with high-functioning depression?

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Like an Olympic tryout

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On bad days, what kind of mental state is described in the video for someone with high-functioning depression?

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Foggy, like a video buffering slowly on bad WiFi

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According to the video, why might people with high-functioning depression hesitate to ask for help?

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They fear being dismissed as lazy or “drama queens”.

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What does the video suggest about receiving help or support for someone with high-functioning depression?

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It is a sign of strength — they are strong enough to reach out

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According to the video, what might a “normal routine” require from someone with high-functioning depression?

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Massive amounts of energy, more than usual

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What does the video ask others to do when someone with high-functioning depression reaches out for help?

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Listen, believe them, and offer support/understanding