12 Things High Functioning Anxiety Makes you Do

High functioning anxiety isn’t a diagnosable condition, and so, it can be difficult to identify, because those who have it don’t appear anxious. However, the calm appearance doesn’t make it any less real, serious, or painful for those who have it. Are you someone who could be suffering from high functioning anxiety? Do you know someone who might be?

#hfa #highfunctioning #anxiety

Credits:
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Denise Ding & Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Tristan Canimo ( Neonluxi )
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:
• American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Ed. Washington, DC, USA; APA Publishing.

[Idontwantmynametobepublic]

Dear YouTube,
Stop calling me out through the recommendations.

[aliciaeverlife]

The worst part about high functioning anxiety is no one seems to be aware of it but yourself... you appear “normal” on the outside but you’re suffocating and suffering in the inside, it’s honestly the worst feeling.

[connorhayes]

Me calculating whether I should say “here” or “present” during attendance

[AniketKhanal]

I've recently discovered through therapy that I have had high functioning anxiety my whole life without even realizing. I always thought worrying about every single future event or pondering upon every detail of every human interaction I've had all the time was just how everyone was. Thank you for making this video and increasing awareness!

[CaMATFarah]

Sometimes I Just wish I could forget things... Conversations, feelings, things I've done. I really wish I could forget, so i wouldn't worry as much. Anyone else?

[asiahhunt]

This is kinda unrelated but do y'all ever have those nights where you can't sleep bc you're thinking too much about sleeping? You literally lay there and wait for the moment when you fall asleep but that's exactly what's keeping you up? Just me? Ok.

[thelovelybunny]

"Do you get hung up on past conversations?"

me, wanting to curl up under my blankets after remembering something I said over 4 years ago: ... no

[erlinet]

I’m so happy I’m not alone. Wassup to all my high functioning anxious people!

[tamething]

1. You turn down things you want to go to.
2. You dislike having to meet new people.
3. You're uncomfortable with slow responses.
4. You get very little sleep.
5. You fixate on the tiniest details.
6. You get hung up on old conversations.
7. You're unforgiving.
8. You constantly compare yourself to others.
9. You're a constant people-pleaser.
10. You need to keep yourself busy all the time.
11. You get very anxious about the future.
12. You always focus on the worst case scenario.
You're welcome :)

[SheriLynNut]

This narrator’s voice is literally lowering my blood pressure 😌

[silvy]

1: You turn down things you actually want to go to
2: You dislike having to meet new people
3: You're uncomfortable with slow responses
4: You get very little sleep
5: You fixate on the tiniest details
6: You get hung up on old conversations
7: You're unforgiving to yourself
8: You constantly compare yourself to others
9: You're a constant people pleaser
10: You need to keep yourself busy all the time
11: You get very anxious whenever you think about the future
12: You always focus on the worst case scenario

[UrobourosZero]

This whole thing actually kind of got me.

"You're unforgiving"

Wait, no, I'm actually too forgiving.

"to yourself"

...oh...

[izzymartino]

"You get very little sleep"
Me: *slowly remembers it's 3am*

[satrickptar]

"7. You're unforgiving"
Me: wait what!?
"to yourself"
Me: better

[yeehaw]

“you’re unforgiving”

me: psh WRONG

“to yourself”


me: o

[laura-devp]

It starts getting ridiculous how relatable every single point is
It's like they just described all the habits, I hate so much about me...

[salma]

Being shy and having high functioning anxiety is a whole new level .

[luismx]

I will confess that I was relieved about the cancellations of events in my life due to covid19. Gosh, this video is making me question my whole life

[jakan]

The best text on a Saturday morning "the party is canceled "

[HeatherRiderCoaching]

This was me! When I struggled with high functioning anxiety, people used to tell me how calm I looked, but that’s not at all how I felt on the inside.