Local Facility Addresses High-Functioning Anxiety

Georgetown, DE - SUN Behavioral Health Delaware recently published a blog post discussing how to recognize high-functioning anxiety. While not a formal medical diagnosis, it does refer to someone who has anxiety concerns that are long-lasting and impact their daily life, but it is not apparent. People with high-functioning anxiety will keep their struggles hidden, but this can result in healing not occurring and worsening symptoms. Treatment is effective in helping people achieve improvement. Understanding what to look for can be beneficial in overcoming anxiety.

“In many people who suffer from an anxiety disorder, their anxiety causes them to be paralyzed or preoccupied with indecision or fear. However, this is not always the case, and people process anxiety differently. People who are considered high-functioning will often be driven to action by their anxiety, appearing organized, productive, and helpful,” the blog post states.

However, those who have high-functioning anxiety may not meet the actual requirements of a formal diagnosis, even if their symptoms impact their quality of life. They will feel stress, but it is not apparent to someone looking in from the outside. These people will have successful careers, go to family obligations, and keep their finances in life. Still, anxiety prevents them from reaching their full potential. This prevention of reaching their full potential takes a significant toll on these people over time. If their anxiety is left untreated, it can result in their anxiety becoming severe and disabling.

However, people with high-functioning anxiety won’t have intense physical symptoms of anxiety that stand in their way. While it can impact their life, it doesn’t stop them from being able to achieve their daily activities, which makes it more difficult for others to notice them. Often, they don’t have specific triggers, avoidances, or physical reactions, which are symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). People with high-functioning anxiety can push through their anxious thoughts and fulfill their obligations despite it being uncomfortable. They might have symptoms such as constant feelings of anxiety or worry, a desire to be perfect, or a constant need to feel productive at work. They might also frequently overanalyze their decisions or have trouble expressing their emotions. They might have an irregular sleep cycle or have trouble saying no. Some people might notice that they have an outwardly happy attitude when, in reality, they are hiding their pessimism on the inside. They will often push themselves to perform better and please people before themselves to compensate for feelings of insecurity.

There are several reasons why someone might have high-functioning anxiety. It could be because they experienced highly critical parents or childhood shyness. It is also possible they experienced abuse in childhood or witnessed a traumatic event. However, it can also be a result of a family history of anxiety or a personal history of depression. Financial problems and highly stressful careers can also lead to high-functioning anxiety. Any combination can result in someone experiencing high-functioning anxiety. It can be 1, all, and every combination in between.

“People with high-functioning anxiety have difficulties because of the ways their inner feelings deal with outside people, things, and situations. The roots of anxiety can often be traced back to past adolescent experiences and even personality traits the person has always had,” the blog post continues.

SUN Behavioral Health Delaware solves unmet needs in their community. They do this by offering no-cost care assessments that have telehealth options. These assessments allow potential patients to meet with a representative before paying a fee. They also provide 24/7 crisis care so that someone can start their treatment journey in the moment of crisis before they have a chance to change their minds.

For more information about SUN Behavioral Health Delaware, visit their website or call them today at 302-604-5600.