The good news? High-functioning anxiety is manageable—and you don’t have to keep pretending everything’s fine if it’s not.
Here are a few supportive strategies:
Name it....
Unlike generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic disorder, high-functioning anxiety isn’t officially listed in the DSM-5, the manual used by mental health professionals to...
For relationships to thrive, vulnerability must be part of the foundation. That doesn’t mean oversharing or being emotionally raw all the time. It means...
Let’s face it—being vulnerable means exposing parts of ourselves we’re not sure others will accept. It might mean admitting we’re hurt, asking for help,...
Toxic relationships thrive on emotional manipulation. Gaslighting, guilt-tripping, isolation, and shifting blame are tools frequently used to keep victims uncertain, anxious, and dependent. Over...
Letting go of a toxic person isn’t always a simple choice. These relationships are often tangled with emotional complexity—love, fear, obligation, and a hope...
