Functional Depression in Palm Beach: Hidden Symptoms & Expert Care

At Dr. Mark G Agresti MD LLC in Palm Beach, Florida, I specialize in identifying and treating the subtle yet exhausting signs of functional depression, often clinically known as Dysthymia or Persistent Depressive Disorder. Many professionals in Palm Beach County and West Palm Beach suffer in silence, maintaining a successful career and social life while battling internal hollowness, chronic fatigue, irritability, and a persistent inability to feel joy. Unlike major depressive episodes that might keep you in bed, functional depression allows you to go through the motions, but it robs you of your quality of life. Recognizing the signs and symptoms—such as sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, low self-esteem, and feeling “numb”—is the first step toward recovery. There is a critical need to get treatment quickly because untreated high-functioning depression can silently erode your health and relationships over years. I treat patients with a discreet, personalized approach, understanding that just because you are “functioning” doesn’t mean you aren’t suffering.

My practice offers a path to instant relief from the weight of masking your emotions through a combination of advanced medicines used for mood stabilization and cutting-edge therapies used to reshape negative thought patterns. I utilize a dual approach that may include SSRIs or SNRIs to correct chemical imbalances, alongside cognitive strategies that target the perfectionism and self-criticism often driving functional depression. We will also explore the future of therapy, integrating lifestyle bio-hacking and holistic modalities to ensure your recovery is sustainable and empowering. You do not have to carry this burden alone; I can book patients immediately at my Palm Beach office, bypassing long waitlists to provide the urgent support you deserve. Contact Dr. Mark G Agresti MD LLC today to stop merely surviving your days and start truly living them.

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