For a second I thought that maybe I should give you the definition of high-functioning anxiety but I decided not to. I did however think that maybe you should know the differences between Anxiety and High-Functioning Anxiety.
With Anxiety you will most likely constantly go out of your way to avoid situations that may trigger you. Sometimes it may be obvious to others and sometimes it may not be. Most likely though, you will have a hard time hiding how you’re feeling. It may cause a significant or mild impairment in your daily life or routine.
Witch High-Functioning Anxiety however it may not be obvious at all to others that you’re feeling this way. You could be one of the hardest working or best in your group but also be experiencing an intense feeling of anxiety at the same time. You most likely wouldn’t go out of your way to avoid situations that may trigger you and instead may go through them to prove to yourself and others that you are good. You don’t want to disappoint others and may constantly burn yourself out trying not to.
For some people being High-Functioning might be a good thing and they’d probably wonder why this could be considered dangerous. I’ll give you the obvious answer. I, myself am someone with high-functioning anxiety. At some points when going into public spaces I feel like I can’t breathe and I sometimes struggle with calming myself.
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