3 Ways to know the difference between high functioning anxiety and an anxiety diagnosis

In today’s episode 004, 3 Ways to know the difference between High-functioning Anxiety and an Anxiety Diagnosis, we talk about the differences between the two categories of anxiety.  One of the things I want to go deeper into this topic, is because there are subtle nuances. But here's the main difference and the “why” it matters. It's more likely that people with an anxiety diagnosis will either eventually reach out to get support and  help from somebody, rather than somebody with high-functioning anxiety who tends to keep it to themselves and “push on through it”. The difference is somebody with high-functioning anxiety over time wears them down and over time that can show up in ways that affect you mentally and affect you physically, affect you spiritually. 

How anxiety shows up and the observation of how it looks to the rest of the world can be vastly different. But the differences in the degree, your response to the anxiety and how it's noticed is really the differentiating factors between high functioning anxiety and a diagnosis of anxiety. 

Be sure and click on the link below to find out where you fall on the continuum of anxiety with the Hartwell Anxiety Assessment quiz. 

I hope this podcast show and episode helps give you the foundation of high-functioning anxiety!

Wishing you ease & grace,

Dr. Lisa Hartwell

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Anxiety Ease with Dr. Lisa Hartwell is a self-improvement podcast for ambitious professionals and business owners who struggle with high-functioning anxiety whenever they feel overwhelmed. Anxiety Ease is not about eliminating your high-functioning anxiety. It is about going on a self-discovery journey of illuminating the incredible human that is already there, and how high-functioning anxiety can shine the light on our growth. 

**Disclaimer: I am a licensed professional and this podcast is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Contents of the podcast are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always consult your health care provider with your health questions and concerns.

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