"High-functioning anxiety" isn't a formal mental health diagnosis. Instead, it's a term commonly used to describe people who experience significant anxiety while continuing to function well in many areas of their lives.

Learn about the most common physical symptoms of anxiety, why they happen, and practical strategies to calm your nervous system. Discover how anxiety can affect your heart, stomach, muscles, sleep, and more.

Learn the difference between trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy, who each approach helps, and how KWR Practices supports healing in Illinois and Wisconsin.

A tendency to focus more on negative experiences, known as the negativity bias, can make it difficult to recognize successes, strengths, and personal growth.