She's So Lucky Dr. Judith Joseph On Understanding High-Functioning Depression & How to Reclaim Your Joy
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Jun 10, 2025 
Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of 'High Functioning', dives into the often invisible world of high-functioning depression and the struggle of high-achieving women. She uncovers the subtle signs of this condition, like anhedonia, and discusses why those appearing successful may be battling inner turmoil. Dr. Joseph shares strategies for reclaiming joy, managing stress, and emphasizes the importance of mental health care in today's hectic world. Discover how recognizing small victories can help in the journey towards emotional well-being.
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From Unlucky Moment to Career Boost
- Dr. Judith Joseph shared a training moment where media exposure led her to develop a media training course.
- This hard work eventually launched a booming media career teaching other doctors how to communicate with the press.
High-Functioning Depression Explained
- High-functioning depression involves typical depression symptoms, but the person keeps functioning and may even overperform.
- Current medical coding requires dysfunction to diagnose depression, which misses many high-functioning sufferers.
Anhedonia: The Hidden Depression
- Anhedonia is not sadness but a lack of joy and excitement in life, an often-unrecognized symptom of depression.
- You don't have to feel sad to be depressed; feeling nothing can be a form of depression.
