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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 34 MIN

What is High-Functioning Anxiety & Do I Have It? + Burnout and the Emotional Cost of 'Looking Fine'.

from Anxiously Capable | Real Talk on Anxiety, OCD and Mental Health

 Anxiety isn't always visible and it doesn't always show up in the ways that we think - and if you struggle with high functioning anxiety, you might be able to get through every single day, looking like you've got it all together, but deep down you feel like you're falling apart. You feel burnt out, exhausted, and like you are barely holding on.If this sounds like you, then keep listening because in today's episode of the Anxiously Capable Podcast, we are going be talking about high functioning anxiety, how to feel less burnt out and the emotional cost of having to hold it all together. So if this sounds like what you need - Keep Listening.In this episode, I break down: ✔️ What is high functioning anxiety and why you might not realise you're 'high functioning'. ✔️ The emotional cost of people pleasing and looking like you're doing okay. ✔️ Why anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and chronic stress lead to burnout. ✔️ How to deal with high functioning anxiety in the modern world. Whether you’re dealing with people pleasing, burnout or feeling like you have to 'hold it all together, keep listening. Follow Anxiously Capable for more calming episodes on anxiety, OCD, overthinking, and healing without perfectionLets Connect!Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠Work With Me - 1-1 Therapy⁠⁠Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care.Take Care!Jess | Therapy with Jess

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Anxiety isn't always visible and it doesn't always show up in the ways that we think - and if you struggle with high functioning anxiety, you might be able to get through every single day, looking like you've got it all together, but deep down you feel like you're falling apart. You feel burnt out, exhausted, and like you are barely holding on. If this sounds like you, then keep listening because in today's episode of the Anxiously Capable Podcast, we are going be talking about high ...

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