11 signs you’re an introvert with high-functioning anxiety:
You may be freaking out on the inside, but you’re stoic on the outside
People with high-functioning anxiety don’t show how nervous they are.
They may appear wholly calm and together even when a storm of fear is raging on the inside,
People with high-functioning anxiety don’t show how nervous they are.
They may appear wholly calm and together even when a storm of fear is raging on the inside,
You’re always prepared
In any given situation, your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario and you're always over-preparing.
In any given situation, your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario and you're always over-preparing.
You always feel the need to be doing something
You may feel a compulsion always to be getting things done being “productive” or staying on top of things.
Whether you’re consciously aware of it or not, being busy may distract you from your anxiety and give you a sense of control
You may feel a compulsion always to be getting things done being “productive” or staying on top of things.
Whether you’re consciously aware of it or not, being busy may distract you from your anxiety and give you a sense of control
You’re outwardly successful
Because people with high-functioning anxiety are so achievement-oriented, organized, and detail-oriented in planning ahead for all possibilities
They’re often the picture of success.
The problem is they always feel like they should be doing more.
Because people with high-functioning anxiety are so achievement-oriented, organized, and detail-oriented in planning ahead for all possibilities
They’re often the picture of success.
The problem is they always feel like they should be doing more.
You’re afraid of disappointing others
People with high-functioning anxiety are often people-pleasers.
They’re so afraid of letting others down that they work around the clock to keep everyone happy — even if it means sacrificing their own needs.
People with high-functioning anxiety are often people-pleasers.
They’re so afraid of letting others down that they work around the clock to keep everyone happy — even if it means sacrificing their own needs.
You chatter nervously
Introverts are known for only speaking when they have something meaningful to say, but that’s not always the case for introverts with high-functioning anxiety.
They may chatter on and on — out of nervousness — and get mistaken for an extrovert.
Introverts are known for only speaking when they have something meaningful to say, but that’s not always the case for introverts with high-functioning anxiety.
They may chatter on and on — out of nervousness — and get mistaken for an extrovert.
You’re a perfectionist
Being conscientious about things can bring positive results, but for people with high-functioning anxiety
You may have an “all-or-nothing” mentality (“If I’m not the best student, then I’m the worst”).
You may have unrealistic expectations of yourself.
Being conscientious about things can bring positive results, but for people with high-functioning anxiety
You may have an “all-or-nothing” mentality (“If I’m not the best student, then I’m the worst”).
You may have unrealistic expectations of yourself.
You’re prone to overthinking
People with high-functioning anxiety may do a lot of negative self-talk, replay past mistakes, dwell on scary “what if” scenarios, struggle to make decisions, and struggle to enjoy the moment because they’re expecting the worst.
People with high-functioning anxiety may do a lot of negative self-talk, replay past mistakes, dwell on scary “what if” scenarios, struggle to make decisions, and struggle to enjoy the moment because they’re expecting the worst.
You’re tired all the time
If you have high-functioning anxiety, you’re always on high alert, and your mind is always running, making it hard to fall asleep.
Even when you do sleep well, you may feel tired during the day because constantly dealing with anxiety is EXHAUSTING.
If you have high-functioning anxiety, you’re always on high alert, and your mind is always running, making it hard to fall asleep.
Even when you do sleep well, you may feel tired during the day because constantly dealing with anxiety is EXHAUSTING.
You startle easily
It’s because your nervous system is kicked into over-drive.
A slammed door, an ambulance siren, or other unexpected sounds may really rattle people with high-functioning anxiety.
It’s because your nervous system is kicked into over-drive.
A slammed door, an ambulance siren, or other unexpected sounds may really rattle people with high-functioning anxiety.
You get irritated and stressed easily
People with high-functioning anxiety live with constant low-level stress
So they quickly get agitated by minor problems or annoyances that others would brush off.
People with high-functioning anxiety live with constant low-level stress
So they quickly get agitated by minor problems or annoyances that others would brush off.
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They all used them to think logically.
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