Living with high-functioning anxiety often feels like walking a tightrope that no one else can see. Outwardly, you’re the achiever—the organized, reliable, always-on-top-of-things type. But under the surface, there’s a constant churn of worry, self-doubt, and tension that never really shuts off. I remember being praised for my “calm under pressure” demeanor at work, when…
It’s weird how I can look totally fine at work, handle meetings, hit deadlines, and still feel like my chest is wrapped in invisible wires. That’s the tricky part about high-functioning anxiety—on the outside, everything seems under control. Inside? It’s chaos. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably become a pro at masking it. But…
Ever tried focusing on a task, only to have your brain hijacked by an endless loop of worries, irrational fears, or just a constant hum of unease? Yeah, same here. I remember sitting through meetings, nodding like I understood what was going on, while internally battling thoughts that had absolutely nothing to do with the…
My first panic attack happened at work. I was typing up a client report when suddenly my heart started pounding. I thought it was just a caffeine overload. But when my vision blurred and I had to lock myself in the bathroom just to breathe, I knew something else was going on. That was the…