20 Things You Don’t Realize You Are Doing Because Of Your High-Functioning Anxiety
In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety and stress and abound to manifest in a variety of forms. That said, anxiety has slowly, but surely become one of the leading health issues in adults. Still, one of the biggest problems with anxiety is the fact that it doesn’t show symptoms in each person. This condition is known as high-functioning anxiety.
Presently, many people are suffering from high-functioning anxiety without even knowing it. In fact, they often take pride in their hard working spirit and are constantly trying to stay busy. But, the true problem lies in the fact that these individuals don’t take a break to process their thoughts. As a result, this can lead them into constant suppression of their anxiety.
The good news is that there are various symptoms which indicate that a person is suffering from high-functioning anxiety. Actually, people experiencing high-functioning anxiety often show habits which reveal the condition. Let’s learn which those are below.
20 Typical Habits of High-Functioning Anxiety
Some of the habits which people with high-functioning anxiety practice include:
– Looking for perfectionism in everything they do;
– Having a great eye for detail and scenery;
– Have troubles saying ‘No’ to others, even if necessary;
– Overanalyzing and overthinking about each situation;
– Worrying constantly, especially about other people’s opinion;
– Showing up early (even too early) for work meetings;
– Asking people to clarify things, such as instructions or procedures;
– Apologizing even for the smallest things;
– Fearing eye-contact;
– Making lists and organizing at all times;
– Trying to stay busy for as long as possible;
– Feeling constantly judged and unaccepted by others;
– Developing ‘nervous’ habits, like nail biting or playing with your hair;
– Struggling to fall asleep;
– Feeling the need for protection against stress;
– Postponing tasks as they seem challenging;
– Flaking on events or invitations, due to unwillingness;
– Immediately thinking about the worst-case scenario;
– Replaying old conversations over and over;
– Making comparisons with others;
– Worrying about what’s to come.
Is There Any Solution To The Problem?
Yes, there is. As one of the best ways to battle anxiety, meditation allows you to achieve the perfect clarity of mind. Many experts suggest that meditation is a great way to heal the body and mind at the same time. Aside from meditation, doing yoga can also help keep the body active and the mind relaxed. Finally, aromatherapy and breathing exercises can also contribute to eliminating anxiety, and especially high-functioning anxiety.
Don’t suffer alone, but seek help and let meditation help you eliminate anxiety for good!
yogaesoteric
July 3, 2019