When we think of depression, we might imagine a person clutching a box of tissues and completely unable to make it out the front door. But that stereotype is fundamentally untrue. Depression can manifest in many different ways, including what some people refer to as high-functioning depression.

Experts say high-functioning depression often isnt noticeable to most people . If you live with it , you know how true this is. Most days, you plaster a smile on your face, excel at work and even maintain successful relationships. This, however, doesnt mean that you arent struggling with the debilitating symptoms of depression each and every day.

Sound familiar? Here are a handful of things that people with high-functioning depression can understand better than anyone, according to experts and other people who have been there.

1. Everyday routines feel exhausting.