The depression tag includes entries about symptoms of depression, low mood, loss of meaning, lack of joy, and moments in which mental suffering can be difficult to notice or name.
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.