Do you worry that you're functioning only because of high-functioning anxiety? Learn the signs of high-functioning anxiety and what you can do about it.
, feeling restless, and worry that feels out of control—it's just that it may not impair daily living to the degree that it does for others.That's because two hallmarks of diagnosis include that the symptoms are distressing for the person and they're experiencing dysfunction in their lives due to the symptoms. With high-functioning anxiety, this last marker about dysfunction may not be present—at least not on the surface.
This is problematic given that it may be easier for some to fly under the radar. Others may not notice signs of distress, and even the person experiencing symptoms may minimize what they're experiencing because they're still"functional."gaslightingHigh-functioning anxiety can have a lot to do with keeping appearances up. Letting people see a peek behind the curtain can be anxiety-provoking in itself.
You can see how quickly imposter syndrome goes hand-in-hand with high-functioning anxiety. When we doubt our abilities, high-functioning anxiety tells us that it can be the frenemy to get us where we want to go.
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