How to recognise high-functioning anxiety

Anxiety is a sensation that almost everybody deals with in some way. In fact, it's estimated that more than one in 10 people are likely to have a disabling anxiety disorder at some point during their lives.

Often, they can feel like anxiety prevents any possibility of progression - fear leaves them frozen, and unable to take even the smallest steps down their chosen path.

However, there's no one size fits all way to experience anxiety, and at the other end of the spectrum, you'll find people who, on the surface, appear to be flying, but underneath, are frantically trying not to fall.

"Those with high functioning anxiety are often doing very well in many areas of their lives including careers, relationship and personal achievements," explains CEO of Anxiety UK Nicky Lidbetter. "However, they experience significant levels of anxiety despite this. Individuals who experience high functioning anxiety are often very driven, high achievers, who set incredibly high standards for themselves."

She adds: "They can find themselves constantly striving for perfection in everything they turn their hand to. It is also common to experience difficulties relaxing and switching off. Finally, those with high functioning anxiety can find themselves being very critical of themselves and in need of ongoing reassurance from those around them."

Anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways, in both your body and your mind. You may constantly find yourself overthinking things, exhausting yourself with ?what if? scenarios, and face the constant sensation of being on edge, even when there is no obvious reason to be nervous or panicked.

Physically, you might notice changes in your sleep patterns, muscle tension, and even your heartbeat - but because high-functioning anxiety typically means you continue with your daily life whilst enduring these symptoms, it often becomes difficult to diagnose the condition, or reach out for help.

"For those who experience anxiety but who continue to function at a high level, it can often be even more difficult for them to reach out for help and to admit that they need support," Nicky says. "It is therefore quite possible that high functioning anxiety may often go undiagnosed or treated."

"We would say to anyone experiencing anxiety, that reaching out for help is such an important step and one that you should absolutely not be ashamed of doing so."

So, if the symptoms do sound familiar?

Many coping strategies for high functioning anxiety seem small, but can actually be massively significant - don?t underestimate the importance of maintaining a balanced, healthy diet, for instance, or limiting your alcohol and caffeine intake. Nicky also recommends doing your best to get a good night?s sleep, and staying active.

Beyond this, professional support is available, and you should never be afraid to ask for it. "For many of our members at Anxiety UK , talking therapies including counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and clinical hypnotherapy, play a significant and valuable role in managing anxiety conditions," she continues. "Practicing mindfulness is also something that more and more people are finding to be particularly helpful. For example, we have partnered with mindfulness app Headspace, meaning that all of our members are able to gain access to this useful app.

"Different people find different routes beneficial. The important thing is to identify the different options available and determine which work best for you as an individual. Whether it is talking openly to friend and family or your GP, using self-help resources, or accessing support through organisations such as Anxiety UK there are support options available, so focus on what works best for you."

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