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It's the worst. No Images? Click here     Ever go through something horrible in your life but have to smile your way through the day and pretend you’re OK? Imagine having to do that all the time. That’s high-functioning depression. Here's more on what it's like to deal with the condition. If you’re living with high-functioning depression — or any other mental health condition for, that matter — please know you’re not alone. There are ways to manage it, and you deserve to feel better. I promise (and I’m rooting for you). Sincerely, Lindsay You oughta know If you’re young, you probably think of menopause as some irritating event you’ll have to deal with in the far distant future. However, you might start experiencing the symptoms sooner than you believe. Reporter Ali Drucker chatted with experts to get the info. Here’s what you should know: Perimenopause is the time before your menstrual cycle completely stops. And it comes with those fun symptoms like hot flashes, disrupted sleep, dryness and more. It can begin in your 30s. It’s not that common, but some people start experiencing perimenopause as early as their late 30s. MORE ON PERIMENOPAUSE AND HOW TO MANAGE IT   A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from Melissa Meade, a doctoral candidate in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Waterloo in Canada on the small trick that will help you remember a task more easily: Drawing pictures is such a simple task, and it can easily be implemented in everyday life to improve memory. For example, drawing a picture of some groceries you need to pick up later or the meal you are planning to make will result in that information being remembered much better later on than if it were written. Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... Read some of the worst things marriage therapists have ever heard patients say in therapy. It’s a good reminder that communication is key to a relationship (and that therapy is never a bad thing if you think you might need a little support). Want more Wellness? 8 Realistic Self-Love Habits You Can Start Practicing Right Now Because you deserve to love yourself as well as you love others. What Do You Need To Start Marathon Training? Here's the gear marathoners swear by. Here's What Happened When I Tried CBD For Pain Relief Does it really work?    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe        . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe