Please share how this podcast is affecting your mental well-being. Please also know that we have a course called the "14 Days To Mental Health Wellness" Type this is your search bar. pensight.com/x/winoverdepression Depression doesn't define your worth, and behind every mask of high-functioning depression lies a person deserving rest and authenticity. We explore how to break free from the performance trap of smiling through your storms while silently suffering inside. • You are not your diagnosis – mental illness is real but doesn't determine your identity • Healing isn't linear, and small wins like getting out of bed or taking a shower count • High-functioning depression means doing all the right things while silently sinking inside • Being productive doesn't mean you're peaceful, and being available to others doesn't mean you're true to yourself • Three steps to try: tell the truth to someone you trust, rest without apology, check in with your needs daily • Speaking positive affirmations like "I am wonderfully made" helps promote better mental health • Sometimes we must act as if we feel better even when we don't Would you consider becoming a patron for Win Over Depression? Go to www.patreon.com/TamaraTrotter where as little as $10-$20 per month will help us reach even more people. Also check out our course "14 Days to Mental Health Wellness" in the show notes, packed with episodes, videos, and step-by-step instructions to feel better in 14 days or less. Support the show Win Over Depression Course: '14 Days to Mental Health Wellness" GET THE COURSE NOW: COPY AND PASTE IN YOUR BROWSER pensight.com/x/winoverdepression https://www.winoverdepression.org https://www.patreon.com/tameratrotter https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tameras-podcast