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High functioning depression

Depression is real! A lot of people feel depress. But the way you cope with your stress will tell whether you are going towards the right direction away from being insane or otherwise.  High functioning depression is a term used to describe a condition whereby a person is having depression and yet manage to continue his or her daily life without much disruptions. He or she may be considered as lazy! People around may not able to recognize this person is having depression.  I used to overthink a lot (I still am actually), which put me under a lot of unnecessary stress. People see me functioning as usual, maybe slightly towards slow mode, but most of times, it will go unnoticed. How do I cope with my stress? Well, I delegate, prioritize and ignore, plus procrastinate. The latter is the worst! I feel like going somewhere, without any disturbances. Without having to think of work! Source: https://wellsanfrancisco.com/high-functioning-depression-signs-and-symptoms/

I have grown, a lot

For many years, I didn't realize this blog still exist. Looking back at what I have written, I kind of admire myself for being able to put my thoughts through writing, which I don't do much these days. Busy working during the day and handling family afterwork has put a toll on my physical and mental wellbeing. I intend to write more here, sharing my thought and experience, as a way to lighten the burden of the mind. Being known as a happy go lucky person, can be both good and bad. Maybe I'm seen as a people person, outgoing and quite fun to be with (self-claimed), but at the same time, it might also be a kind of weakness, unable to share the real thought and feel, bury deep inside, while showing only the good part of me. Hypocrite? Maybe. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. Whatever it is, life goes on. Work-life balance? Sounds easy on paper, but I will now spend more time to care for myself and my family because they are the only people who will stick around till the