Dr. Judith Joseph: High-Functioning Depression, Anhedonia, and the Cost of Being the Strong One
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Dr. Judith Joseph discusses high-functioning depression and the hidden struggles of those who appear strong and successful.
Join The Circle and use code “PODCAST”: https://holplus.co/circle/ What if being productive, successful, and dependable is not proof that you are okay, but the mask hiding how much you are struggling? In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, board-certified psychiatrist and High Functioning author Dr. Judith Joseph explores the hidden patterns often described as high-functioning depression. These are the people who continue working, parenting, achieving, and caring for everyone around them, even while feeling emotionally empty inside. Dr. Joseph explains why depression does not always look like sadness, how anhedonia can leave you feeling disconnected from joy, and why people-pleasing often comes at the expense of your own mental and physical health. She also breaks down her five Vs for thriving: • Validation: acknowledging and naming what you feel • Venting: expressing emotions in a healthy, authentic way • Values: reconnecting with what gives your life meaning • Vitals: supporting your brain through food, movement, sleep, technology boundaries, and healthy relationships • Vision: planning joy and celebrating your wins Dr. Taz and Dr. Joseph also discuss how culture shapes…
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