https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-think-i-might-have-high-functioning-depression/m-p/418594#M36211 <P>From a few google and youtube searches I think I have symptoms of HFD including low self esteem, difficulty making decisions ( I procrastinate a lot) and feeling hopeless. I have also completed the test in beyond blue and it came up with the possibility of moderate depression. I am 32 y/o female, cant find anything I am interested in e.g hobbies, don't appear to be attractive to Men (only ever had 2 men show an interest in me and then I pushed them away after 1-2 dates) and find it hard to make friends incl approaching people or starting a conversation (on the other hand when I am involved in a conversation have been known to monopolies it or appear to be a know it all). I have had these symptoms for as long as I can remember. Could I be depressed or am I just a boring and lazy person?</P> Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:44:35 GMT HeatherB 2018-08-15T11:44:35Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-think-i-might-have-high-functioning-depression/m-p/418594#M36211 <P>From a few google and youtube searches I think I have symptoms of HFD including low self esteem, difficulty making decisions ( I procrastinate a lot) and feeling hopeless. I have also completed the test in beyond blue and it came up with the possibility of moderate depression. I am 32 y/o female, cant find anything I am interested in e.g hobbies, don't appear to be attractive to Men (only ever had 2 men show an interest in me and then I pushed them away after 1-2 dates) and find it hard to make friends incl approaching people or starting a conversation (on the other hand when I am involved in a conversation have been known to monopolies it or appear to be a know it all). I have had these symptoms for as long as I can remember. Could I be depressed or am I just a boring and lazy person?</P> Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:44:35 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-think-i-might-have-high-functioning-depression/m-p/418594#M36211 HeatherB 2018-08-15T11:44:35Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-think-i-might-have-high-functioning-depression/m-p/418595#M36212 <P>Hi Heather,</P> <P>I hope that I can extend a gentle and caring welcome to you here <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span> I wanted to respond because of the title of your thread...I feel many people here, including me, can relate to being a “high functioning”’depressive.</P> <P>You have clearly been hurting and struggling for some time, which must be very draining. <SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">It sounds like you’re struggling to form meaningful connections with people too, which I feel would be very painful and lonely....</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">I don’t think you’re a “boring and lazy person” as you put it but I see you as someone who is in a lot of pain, feeling lonely and perhaps feeling misunderstood...I’m so glad you reached out here.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">If I can make a gentle suggestion, how about making an extended appointment with your GP to assess your mental health? I think it’s great that you completed the online BeyondBlue test so maybe you can bring that along to show your GP....it’s just that I feel a GP is often a good starting point...</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">You’re most welcome to write some more; it would be lovely to hear how you’re doing since your first post. Some people find it helpful to share their feelings here. That said, there’s no pressure, only if you feel comfortable writing here...</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Warmth and kindness,</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Pepper</SPAN></P> <P> </P> Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:34:20 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/i-think-i-might-have-high-functioning-depression/m-p/418595#M36212 Peppermintbach 2018-08-16T03:34:20Z