ZOE Science & Nutrition Signs you may have high-functioning depression – and 5 ways to fix it | Dr. Judith Joseph and Dr. Sarah Berry
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May 1, 2025 
Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and leading researcher on high-functioning depression, joins Professor Sarah Berry to delve into the hidden struggles of this condition. They discuss how success and busyness can mask depression, leading to undiagnosed cases. Dr. Joseph highlights key symptoms like anhedonia and offers a self-test to identify high-functioning depression. Additionally, Sarah reveals how diet and gut health play crucial roles in managing symptoms, providing actionable strategies for healing through smarter food choices.
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Hidden Reality of High-Functioning Depression
- High-functioning depression involves functioning well externally but feeling numb and joyless internally.
- You don't have to look or feel sad to be depressed, challenging traditional views of depression.
Understanding Anhedonia
- Anhedonia means a numbing of pleasure and interest in things once enjoyed.
- It often goes unnoticed because people mask it by staying busy or distracting themselves.
Busyness Masks Depression
- High-functioning depression is tied to guilt and a compulsive need to keep producing despite lack of satisfaction.
- Busyness and overachievement may mask and perpetuate depressive symptoms.
