High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs and When to Get Help

aWoman with high-functioning anxiety sitting on a sofa looking worried

Reviewed by the licensed counseling team at Alba Wellness, San Antonio, TX. High-functioning anxiety describes people who appear calm, capable, and successful on the outside while experiencing persistent worry, restlessness, and fear on the inside. It is not a formal diagnosis, but it often reflects an underlying anxiety disorder that hides behind achievement and perfectionism. […]