5 things people with high-functioning anxiety do that nobody notices

5 things people with high-functioning anxiety do that nobody notices

1. They over-prepare for everything because winging it feels like free-falling
2. They replay conversations hours later editing what they should have said
3. They say yes to everything because saying no feels like disappointing someone
4. They arrive early everywhere because being late triggers a spiral
5. They look calm on the outside while running emergency simulations on the inside

High-functioning anxiety is not a superpower. It is survival mode wearing a blazer. The fact that you are functioning does not mean you are fine.

#MentalHealth #Anxiety #HighFunctioningAnxiety #Psychology #SelfAwareness #HiddenStruggles #Healing #YouAreNotAlone

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Gilmartin Zahir @zahirgilmartin6538

The blazer line hit hard ngl. I've been saying I'm 'fine' for years and honestly didn't realize how exhausting it is just to look put together on the outside. Number 2 though... I still cringe about a conversation I had 3 years ago. Anyone else do that or just me?
11 days ago

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