High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy

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A cutting-edge practical guide to breaking free from High Functioning Depression, the overlooked mental health crisis affecting millions. Have you ever had a period in your life where something felt 'off' On the surface, everything might seem fine - you're motivated and productive at work, pulling your weight at home and conducting a normal social life - but behind that fa ade you are barely surviving, and certainly not thriving. High functioning depression (HFD) doesn't conform to the image of depression that typically comes to mind- a deep constant sadness and difficulty getting out of bed in the morning. So people with HFD often continue to power through their depression without support, appearing healthy to others while suffering in secret, struggling to find joy in happy moments, feeling pessimistic and taking little pleasure in things they used to enjoy, often unaware that they have a mental illness that can be healed. In High Functioning, Dr. Judith Joseph radically shifts the way those of us with HFD see ourselves, revealing that what we're feeling is not just 'negativity' or stress. Drawing on original research, client cases, and her personal experience with HFD, Dr. Judith empowers readers with the tools they need to reclaim their lives from depression so that we can wake up happier, be more satisfied in our relationships and regain our everyday joy and optimism.

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Dr. Judith Joseph offers a framework for what so many are feeling and just assume is life. She addresses the patterns we often miss because of the oft-mistaken belief that if am getting stuff done, then I am ok, and offers actionable and customizable guidance that can remind everyone to slow down, listen to themselves, and care for themselves. In a world where busy is too often a virtue, and we second-guess and devalue ourselves when we are struggling, Dr. Joseph opens us to a different way of thinking. -- Dr. Ramani Durvasula * author of 'It's Not You' *
If youve ever found yourself feeling off without being able to put your finger on why, or if youre constantly busy but dont find yourself fulfilled, youre in the right place...This isnt just a book. Its a roadmap back to yourself -- Mel Robbins * author of 'The Let Them Theory' *
Dr. Judith Josephs groundbreaking work on high-functioning depression is both timely and a much needed topic that needs a wider spotlight. As the first to deeply study this often-overlooked facet of mental health, Dr. Joseph sheds light on a condition that affects countless individuals striving to maintain outward success while grappling with inner challenges. Her compassionate approach, rigorous research, and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for professionals, loved ones, and anyone seeking to better understand the hidden struggles of those around them. -- Paul Brunson * author of 'Keep Love' *

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JUDITH JOSEPH, MD, MBA, is a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher specialising in mental health and trauma. She is the founder and chief investigator at New York City's premier clinical research base, Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, assistant professor in child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU, and chair of the Women in Medicine Board at Columbia University. She can be found on TikTok and Instagram at @drjudithjoseph.