Nine Paths That Lead To Perfectly Hidden Depression
How did you learn to hide pain? Maybe you took your pain, or any sign of vulnerability or sadness, and hid it behind a camouflaged persona of happiness and productivity that shielded the real you from the eyes of the world. Maybe you pushed yourself relentlessly to...When the Joy in Your Holidays Is Overshadowed by Your Need to be Perfect
Perfectly hidden depression. What is it? It’s depression that’s deeply disguised by a facade of perfectionism. Perhaps you feel something in your gut; there’s a sense that something is wrong. But if you search the symptoms of depression, nothing you...Facing The Fear of Telling Your Truth and Being Demeaned
Let me take you back in time. I was on a first date with a guy named Jeff. I’d vetted him prior to our date, checked with people that I knew that he knew, etc. By all reports, he was nice, having earned his Ph.D, from the same program that I was currently...What Can Signal A Risk For Suicide? When You’re Perfectly Hiding Depression
I’ve written a book about what I term perfectly hidden depression. It describes the phenomenon of leading a perfect-looking life on the outside, while carrying around a tremendous amount of silent despair – which can tragically lead to suicide. When what...Is It Self-Pity, Depression Or Perfectly Hidden Depression?
It’s difficult to be around someone whose always whining. What does whining sound like? “I can’t get a break.” “Bad things seem to always happen to me.” “Wow, you’re lucky. My kids never call.” “My ex took my...Dr. Margaret’s Book Now Available!
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