@redwoodfamilytherapy: At home or at work, you're the one everyone counts on. Steady. Easy to be around. Never the problem. So nobody asks how you're actually doing, because it doesn't occur to them that they need to. High-functioning just means you've gotten good at holding it together where people can see you. You can carry a lot and still be running on empty. Those aren't opposites. If this sounds familiar, know that seeking support doesn't mean you've failed at holding it together. It's a sign of strength and growth.