07/05/2025
A client once told me, "I don’t even feel sad. I just feel... nothing. But I still show up to meetings, meet deadlines, smile during presentations."
What she didn’t say out loud was this: she was barely holding it together.
Professionals often wear productivity as armor. We hit targets, reply emails at midnight, keep the team motivated—while quietly drowning. Depression in the workplace doesn’t always look like someone curled up in bed. Sometimes, it looks like the most dependable person in the room.
Here are a few symptoms to watch for—not just in others, but in yourself:
Persistent fatigue even after rest
A drop in motivation or interest in work
Difficulty focusing or frequent errors
Irritability or withdrawal from team interactions
Physical complaints like headaches or stomach issues
Feeling emotionally flat or disconnected
A sense of hopelessness, or questioning your worth despite success
If this feels familiar, you're not weak—and you're not alone. Mental health matters in the workplace too. Taking care of your mind is part of being productive.
Let’s normalize checking in—not just on each other, but on ourselves.
