What High Functioning Anxiety Looks Like and How Therapy Can Help

People with high-functioning anxiety often hide it by staying productive, achieving goals and being dependable. People who have it may appear calm and accomplished on the outside, but on the inside they are often worried, have racing thoughts, and have trouble relaxing. High-functioning anxiety is real, even though it isn't an official diagnosis.

It can make people feel overwhelmed, tired, and unable to enjoy their successes. Some common indicators are overthinking, being afraid of failing or letting others down, feeling guilty about taking a break, feeling tense, and having difficulties sleeping. People sometimes overlook worry because it can feel like a source of inspiration or a "superpower." This makes it hard to see when it becomes a problem. Therapy can assist by figuring out what is causing your anxiety, calming your nervous system, letting go of perfectionism as well as people-pleasing tendencies. The result if more balance, the ability to set boundaries, and feel good without always being stressed out.

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