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What It's Like to Have 'High-Functioning' Anxiety by Sarah Schuster
A woman shares what it's like to be overwhelmed by anxious feelings on the inside, even when you look calm on the outside.
"High-functioning anxiety looks like...Achievement. Busyness. Perfectionism. When it sneaks out, it transforms into nervous habits. Nail biting. Foot tapping. Running my fingers through my hair."
4 Things Not To Say To Someone With An Anxiety Disorder by Jennifer Rollin
An overview of anxiety symptoms and why some common statements aren't helpful. This resource could be shared with a loved one or as a guide to help you speak more gently to yourself.
"Telling someone with an anxiety disorder to "calm down," is akin to telling someone with allergies to "stop sneezing.""
Mindfulness: A Wonderful Anxiety Cure You Ought to Know by Jordan Bates
A short and sweet description of one man's experiences using mindfulness as an antidote to anxiety.
"I’ve understood for years that anxiety is counterproductive, but knowing it is and actually stopping it from affecting me are two different things. Anxiety inevitably finds us, but rather than allowing it to multiply, we should be quick to recognize it and seek a cure."
A woman shares what it's like to be overwhelmed by anxious feelings on the inside, even when you look calm on the outside.
"High-functioning anxiety looks like...Achievement. Busyness. Perfectionism. When it sneaks out, it transforms into nervous habits. Nail biting. Foot tapping. Running my fingers through my hair."
4 Things Not To Say To Someone With An Anxiety Disorder by Jennifer Rollin
An overview of anxiety symptoms and why some common statements aren't helpful. This resource could be shared with a loved one or as a guide to help you speak more gently to yourself.
"Telling someone with an anxiety disorder to "calm down," is akin to telling someone with allergies to "stop sneezing.""
Mindfulness: A Wonderful Anxiety Cure You Ought to Know by Jordan Bates
A short and sweet description of one man's experiences using mindfulness as an antidote to anxiety.
"I’ve understood for years that anxiety is counterproductive, but knowing it is and actually stopping it from affecting me are two different things. Anxiety inevitably finds us, but rather than allowing it to multiply, we should be quick to recognize it and seek a cure."
