High-functioning anxiety: What are the signs and symptoms?

If you feel down or have persistent worries, you could be dealing with high-functioning anxiety. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma shares signs and symptoms to look for and how to overcome the tendencies.

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[rachelt]

Isn’t this just a result of our society? Our system is designed to induce perfectionism, work ourselves sick, and we’re encouraged to ignore our needs. Other first world countries are allowed far more sick days without having to worry about losing their job. Life is hard as it is, but then we set up a society where there’s no room for error or illness, and no cushion for when life gets rough as it does for everyone. That’s obviously anxiety inducing. Then we’re made to believe we’re the ones with the issue.

[BrownGeorge-pwxo]

I suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder 20 years ago as a teenage. Got diagnosed with OCD. Spent my whole life fighting OCD. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[tomwalkingstick]

Not everyone can afford therapy....people don't realize how hard it is

[susan_e]

Mental health is just as important as any other health. Happy to see this information getting shared. I do wish the segment didn't feel rushed.

[rijd]

I was diagnosed with GAD a while ago (General Anxiety Disorder). It was a relief when I found out I wasn't crazy. The diagnosis actually encouraged me to start developing a plan...and it worked, thought it was slow. I cut out alcohol and strong caffeine (coffee was fuel to the anxiety fire), exercises way more, started taking cold showers (it works, I swear), and practicing mindfulness meditation from that book "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety" by Harper Daniels...oh, and a big factor was learning about boundaries...I never had them, would like people walk all over me. If I was tested today I probably wouldn't have GAD as a diagnosis based on the questions they give you.

[camerachica]

Done is Better Than Perfect - I spent a fair bit on a life coach when they were the new trendy thing and that phrase helped me a lot, because it has almost cured my procrastination, which added to the anxiety.

[KVEish]

Such an important message and this Dr. deserved much more time!
Anxious just watching y’all trying to perfectly fit in each segment…
But well done anyway!

[whereisjustice]

i GOT THIS. Because of this i suffer almost 40 years. Last year i almost jump from a building.

[elizabethwilk]

The way this lady speaks gives me anxiety. She should slow down

[janicescott-pair]

I so agree. Anxiety can sometimes be managed, but staying consistent is hard.😮

[pmcnly]

This format is giving me anxiety. Why are they making her walk around like that?

[terrikennedy]

Thank you Today Show! So glad to see topics like this being discussed and reducing stigma.

[ggbice]

The format of this segment of the show was ridiculous. Sit and have a conversation. Imo it was distracting from a subject that is very relatable to many.

[s.s.]

*This segment just gave me anxiety. What’s with the fast talking, moving fast the next host and short bursts of information. This isn’t tiktok.* 🙄

[cattigereyes]

Unemployment kills, hoping for something soon!

[jamama]

Daily anxieties are a part of life. But do not increase today’s anxieties by adding tomorrow’s to them. Try to live one day at a time. “Never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties.” ​Matthew 6:34

[___beyondhorizon]

After college graduation, my friend asked me to be her maid of honor. After I said yes, a list of things to do overwhelmed me and I had to bare the expenses. I thought I just need to buy a dress but everything else add up. My plan was to take a relaxing time off to visit Japan. After much thought, I said to her I cannot participate in her wedding. Her happy day should not give me anxiety and financial burden 😢

[AnoopH]

Listening to the doctor lady here gave me anxiety. It happens every time I see people talk fast without a pause.

[bethsnyder]

Good information, but this interview format is awful and just ridiculous to involve all the talent.

[tanaya]

Since so many days I am experiencing some sort of symptoms similar to it...I am not that sort of person but don't know why am I behaving like that...
I have become extremely sensitive of certain topics...getting affected by past events happened...getting complex when around friends...easily getting emotional and crying....worrying about studies and future coz of which sleepless nights....getting immense anxiety after remembering certain events....immense anger issues....sometimes crave a lot to shout aloud and cry...explain someone what is exactly happening in my life and about the pressure I am under..