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44: High-Functioning But Struggling: The Hidden Signs of Mental Burnout
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Ever say “it’s not that bad” while feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? This Mental Health Awareness Month bonus episode explores high-functioning distress—when you seem fine on the outside but feel drained inside.
Dr. Angela Downey shares personal insights on why codependents, people pleasers, and overachievers often downplay their struggles. She reminds us that functioning isn’t thriving, and you don’t need to hit rock bottom to deserve support.
Mental health care should be preventative, not just reactive. Sometimes healing begins with a whisper of honesty and one small act of self-respect.
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Chapters
1. 44: High-Functioning But Struggling: The Hidden Signs of Mental Burnout (00:00:00)
2. Minimizing Our Mental Health Struggles (00:01:05)
3. When High-Functioning Isn't Healthy (00:02:14)
4. Recognizing Hidden Struggles (00:05:02)
5. Why We Downplay Our Pain (00:05:47)
6. Small Steps Toward Self-Care (00:06:49)
7. Episode Closing and Resources (00:08:29)
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