High Functioning but Not Okay

High Functioning but Not Okay

June 22, 2026 · 9 min · Season 1 · Episode 22

About this episode

Kriti Mohan discusses the misconception that high functioning individuals are necessarily okay, emphasizing the difference between functioning and truly being well.

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my podcast Kritical Moments . I’m Kriti and today we’re talking about something I’m calling “ High Functioning but Not Okay. ” If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “ I shouldn’t be struggling,” “I’m doing everything right ” — this one’s for you. Because honestly, one of the biggest myths in mental health is that if you’re functioning, you must be fine. But functioning isn’t the same as being okay. It’s just surviving, efficiently.

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