The Depression and Low Mood category includes entries about symptoms of depression, chronic sadness, emptiness, loss of meaning, mental fatigue and moments when it is difficult to recognize that everyday functioning is starting to cost too much.
Conversing with someone who is depressed can be difficult, not because you need to know the perfect sentences, but because many seemingly supportive words actually deepen shame, loneliness, and a sense of being misunderstood. This post shows what to avoid and what can actually help.
Not all depressions keep people confined to bed. Sometimes they allow them to function, work, and fulfill their responsibilities, while silently robbing them of meaning, energy, and inner balance. This is why high-functioning depression can be so difficult to spot.