How many times a day do you hear the word anxiety?
You know, it wasn’t within the last 10 years I have gained an understanding that mostly everyone has suffered from some sort of anxiety throughout their life this far, but what if you suffer from anxiety daily and don’t know it?
Anxiety can manifest itself in different ways, from panic attacks to ruminating thoughts, it can make our life a struggle. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health conditions out there.
I keep reading on mental blogs and social media platforms on high functioning anxiety.
It comes off naturally to feel this way in today’s world of ANXIETY !
I had to find out;
High functioning anxiety
Can drive people to succeed?
These people are termed as “overachievers” or “overperformers” because their anxiety makes them work harder than your peer or colleague not because they want to move up but because they are driven by their fear of failure and their fear of rejection.
Positive Signs:
- They are successful at work
- They have an outgoing personality
- They always plan for possibilities
- They are calm and organized
- They are very detail-oriented
- They look put together and tidy
- They are active participants in what they do
- They are always ready to help others
- They are passionate about what they do
Negative Signs:
- They are “people pleasers” and are afraid of letting others down
- They talk a lot, mostly nervous ramblings
- They have certain nervous habits like playing with hair, biting lips, etc.
- They need to repeat their movements like tapping their foot or clicking pen
- They are overthinkers
- They seek reassurance from others
- They are procrastinators
- They avoid eye contact most of the time
- They tend to dwell on the “what-ifs”
- They have trouble saying “no” to others
- They constantly overwork themselves and stay busy all the time
- They suffer from insomnia
- They suffer from racing thoughts
- They have difficulty staying and enjoying the moment as they keep expecting the worst
- They are constantly worried about the future
- They compare themselves to others
- They suffer fatigue – mental and physical
How To Cope With High-Functioning Anxiety
Accept Your Symptoms As They Are
Having anxiety is okay and nothing that you should feel guilty over.
Start a MANTRA, saying for yourself,
“No, I’m good where I am and I’m doing my best.”
Try this when you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed , driving in the car, cooking or just to yourself.
Seek counseling to help navigate your symptoms to become more manageable for daily living
Don’t put too much on your plate, easier said than done I know!
Try to prioritize your needs over your wants.
High-functioning anxiety might be a little difficult to break but you need to focus on the positive signs of high-functioning anxiety rather than the negative ones.
Let go of the characteristics that are hurting your mental peace and health.
My research was taken from the Author Swarnakshi Sharma
This post was written by Lauren K., and published by Convenient Counseling Services.
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