10 Signs of High Functioning Anxiety

Anxiety is a bodily natural response to stress. When you don't know what to expect, your anxiety can be triggered. For example, your first day of school, meeting someone, or giving a speech. The fear of feeling judged or not knowing what's going to happen can trigger feelings of intense anxiety. Some people describe signs and symptoms of anxiety as feelings of nervous or restlessness, sense of panic or doom, having increased heart rate, breathing heavily, sweating, trembling, and so on. The list can range. Personally, when I experience anxiety, I can't sleep the previous day. Perhaps, that's what you feel too?

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High functioning anxiety isn’t actually considered a mental health diagnosis. Instead, it’s a term many people can relate to when they have anxiety and can still carry out everyday tasks at a functional level. It could be the valedictorian in your class, your coworker who has an exceptionally polished resume, or it might even be you. It’s no surprise that this has become widely relevant when roughly 40 million adults struggle with anxiety. When someone tells you they’re fine or always has a smile plastered on their face, they might actually need your help.

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[leonelceja]

Anyone here anxious about something? 🤚

[rickjazzyroll]

I have fears of admitting my feelings to people because I'm scared of rejection

[tasnimnaz]

1. You're an over-achiever
2. "No" is rarely used in your vocabulary.
3. What is sleep?
4. You crack cynical jokes for fun
5. Negative self talk is common
6. Your co-workers consider you a mystery
7. You're easily startled
8. Bad days are normal for you
9. You constantly seek validation
10. You're afraid of letting people down

[letterboxdiloveu]

i cant eat anything in front of people other than my family and close friends because i feel scared of being judged. it’s been happening for a year now since i’m struggling with my weight. it’s affected my life since i care about what everyone thinks of me.

[bug]

“What is sleep?”
Says the narrator while I’m watching this at 5 am

[Whackusbonk]

Me: *relates to all 10 things*
Me:
Me: NAH I’M FINEEE

[alexaentertainment]

I told someone I had anxiety they didn’t believe me.. “What no way your always smiling and helping others and you always stay in the bright side and don’t get angry at people! You are the best person I met in life”. They didn’t believe me but I felt so touched by what they said and started crying



But then I woke up and realized it was just a dream....

[cerealthief]

A new animator(?) It looks really nice, I like the style... I struggle with high functioning anxiety and can relate to all of these >~>

[bb-tcsz]

*I can't eat my food at lunch or in public and offer it to other people because im scared of getting judged.*

[gxbgiana]

*I have a fear of crying over my triggers. I try not to cry because I don’t want to ruin my image, but I’ve learned to accept it and it’s okay to cry.*

[itstiredalwyn]

“Endless social media scrolling as a distraction” i am personally attacked- what is this, who gave you the right-

[Emmelmpau]

11: Uncontrollable fits of suicidal ideation. Ooooouch.

[thespicychicken]

I feel like I have high functioning depression and high functioning anxiety lmao

[Berrybabe]

#6 hit me like a BRICK. i never knew anyone else could relate to having to "prepare" for a social gathering. anytime i knew i had a social event coming up, i would unconsciously make sure i had at least 2 hours to mentally prepare beforehand, and i could never understand how people could just seamlessly make plans and follow through with them with such ease and no mental preparation. i'm so glad i now know that i am not the only one who does this or feels this way :)

[controversialCoven]

"No is rarely used in your vocabulary"
Haha yeah




wAIT-

[detsy]

People who read this, you better be having a good day or else...




I’ll hug u

[moongirlmimi]

Jeez... is this video about me or what?
it's scary accurate

[defnotanaltacc]

Im anxoius when i pick Options/Choices





I CAN'T

[punk_rat]

Me: *Suffering anxiously because I related to all ten things*
Narrator: DiD yOu EnJoY tHiS vIdEo??
Me: ... nO-

[victorjonsson]

I struggle with anxiety everyday and you guys help me a lot with these videos. :)