high-achieving depression
A lot of people - myself included - have experienced subtle trauma accumulated layers of loss over the last few years, compounded by current local and global conditions. So I thought I would shine the spotlight on... 💪💖 Mental Health Awareness - Every Day 👀 Mental health awareness isn’t limited to dramatic events or crises. It’s really about the quiet, unspoken toll of subtle trauma and cumulative losses that often go unnoticed. These accumulated experiences - little disappointments, repetitive stress, or unresolved grief - gradually compound, leading to significant challenges over time. Acknowledging these layers is essential. Mental health is not just a reaction to major life events, it's your response to an ever changing accumulation of daily experiences and responses. Addressing this means recognizing the early signs of strain, spaces for open dialogue, and resources to support ongoing mental well-being... and asking for help. Friends, family, community.. connection are key. Much of my current situation could have been avoided had I not been spinning... - alone - ...in fear stirred but years of too much loss, overwhelm, burnout, trauma... spun out in fight/flight/freeze dysregulation where problem solving and decision making functions are completely compromised Now - too late - I can see steps that would have prevented the financial collapse, eviction, homelessness, and lawsuits I'm facing Maybe one phone call to a sensible friend... plus a professional counselor or therapist... probably would have prevented the painful entropy I must now endure Then again, there are the complications of high-achieving depression - often misunderstood because it hides in plain sight. Those experiencing it may appear successful, composed, and highly capable, masking their internal struggles behind accomplishments and outward confidence. However, this condition comes with serious complications that can impact both mental and physical well-being over time. Don't neglect the signs.