I've been told that I was always "high-functioning" but it has always rubbed me the wrong way.

Objectively I know it just means that one is able to function more in society or in daily life. However, I feel like it comes with its own downfalls.

Like I feel as if I haven't struggled enough and that clearly I'm doing okay. And, all my effort that I do to remain, "high-functioning" is overlooked. My symptoms don't seem to hold the same weight, and I'm paraded around as a "good case". 

What about having these symptoms are a good case? I feel horrible even having it and try not to even think about it much. I try my best to present as normal as I could, because I'm scared someone will use anything abnormal about me against me. 

Sometimes I'm even able to deceive myself on how well I think I'm doing. Until it's too late.