It is not a recognized mental health diagnosis.
Here are a few other signs.
Nobody would ever believe something was wrong, because you always portrayed yourself as being fine.
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Their social schedules tend to be busy and full.
In reality, these attributes are driven by underlying anxiety.
Deep down, you know that your anxiety limits your lifeeven if you don’t let on.
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Your actions are probably dictated by your anxiety.
A few examples include:
In some cases, you might not even know the source of youranxious feelings.
An experienced therapist can help you figure that out.
However, certain characteristics of high-functioning anxiety might prevent you from seeking help.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Anxiety can be very much a life of denial.
It would be more helpful for us to refer to “high-functioning anxiety” as simply anxiety.
IQ may also play a role in how well people with anxiety function in work and life.
Many people with anxiety find that using a combination of treatments best helps them manage their symptoms.
Ask yourself why you hold on to your anxiety.
This will involve refuting the belief that it’s possible for you to’t accomplish things without your anxiety.
Sharing your challenges with friends, family, and coworkers can help head off judgment and fear.
Furthermore, sharing your coping strategies can help others recognize and deal with their own anxiety.
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