Simone thought she was exhausted and ‘burnt-out’. But her high-functioning anxiety was going unnoticed | Ashwini Padhi

High-functioning anxiety is the silent battle of the perfectionists and seemingly balanced people who are exhausted from managing their inner turmoil

High-functioning anxiety is a term that describes a paradox faced by many. On the outside someone may appear to have everything under control, but inside they're battling a relentless undercurrent of worry, fear and doubt.

Unlike other forms of anxiety that can cause obvious disruptions to everyday life, high-functioning anxiety often goes unnoticed by others, sometimes even by the person experiencing it.