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5 SIGNS OF HIGH FUNCTIONING ANXIETY
High-functioning anxiety, or "quiet anxiety," allows individuals to achieve and perform well despite severe anxiety symptoms, hiding inner turmoil.
Credit : PIXABAY Here are some signs you should be aware from high functioning anxiety
Credit : PIXABAY Perfectionism
Striving for greatness is good, but perfectionism is harmful. Those with high-functioning anxiety set high standards, leading to burnout.
Credit : PIXABAY, CALM Need for control
High-functioning anxiety shows a need for control, feeling that the tasks won't be done right without personal involvement.
Credit : PIXABAY, CALM Overthinking
Replaying conversations in mind in detail may indicate high-functioning anxiety and lead to overthinking behaviours.
Credit : PEXELS, CALM Excessive Sweating
Anxiety can manifest physically and mentally with high-functioning anxiety showing through excessive sweating.
Credit : PEXELS, CALM Lack of Sleep
High-functioning anxiety may cause racing thoughts continuously and mental conversations which leads towards a lack of sleep.
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