Signs of high functioning anxiety

From overthinking to having trouble in making decisions, here are a few signs of high functioning anxiety.

Updated on: Jul 10, 2023 1:41 PM IST

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Anxiety can be extremely difficult, and when it is high functioning anxiety, it can affect our mental, physical and emotional health intensely. "The pressure to appear to have it altogether while you’re suffering in the inside can be a real burden to carry. Perfectionism can contribute unrealistic standards that are impossible to obtain and a fear of failure. Overthinking can come up as well in an attempt to think our way out of problems but our thoughts can spiral and we may catastrophize or ruminate," wrote Therapist Nadia Fiorita. (Unsplash)

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The fear of failing and setting unrealistic expectations of ourselves is a sign of high functioning anxiety.  (Unsplash)

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Overthinking is a major sign of anxiety – the worst-case scenarios keep creeping, and we are always overanalysing situations.  (Unsplash)

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Decision-making takes a hit when we suffer from high functioning anxiety. We are not able to decide things.  (Unsplash)

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We see relaxing as a form of guilt. Since we are always overthinking, we never want to relax and sit still.  (Unsplash)

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Identifying triggers and going through therapy can help in managing high functioning anxiety. (Unsplash)