High-Functioning Depression Is the Lie No One Sees

High-functioning depression can look like success on the outside while someone is quietly falling apart inside. This episode explores invisible depression, bipolar II, misdiagnosis, and the pressure to appear okay.Writer Sarah Michelle Sherman joins Travis for an honest conversation about anxiety and depression, motherhood, suicidal thoughts, ADHD diagnosis, self-advocacy, and what healing really looks like.What We Discussed What high-functioning depression really looks like  Being misdiagnosed and struggling to find the right treatment  The difference between depression, burnout, and bipolar disorder  Living with the “mean voice” in your head  Overdosing and the wake-up call that followed  Why motherhood changed her relationship with suicidal thoughts  The hidden reality behind appearing “fine”  Learning to advocate for yourself in mental health care  Why people reward pretending everything is okay  The uncomfortable truth about healing and why it never fully endsLearn MoreWebsite: https://www.sarahmichellesherman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sar.sher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarsherm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-michelle-sandor/ Get Travis White's coloring book here: https://a.co/d/05Bl6CQRVisit Blog:https://overcomepod.comWorkbook:https://overcome68.gumroad.com/l/you-are-not-broken-workbookShop Merch:https://www.etsy.com/shop/OvercomeMentalHealthFollow Overcome - a Mental Health PodcastInstagram: @overcomepodYoutube:  @overcomepodListen to usSpotifyApple PodcastsWant to have a real conversation about your mental health? Fill out this form!