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High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

Blurt It Out

People with OCD may feel compelled to perform specific actions, such as washing hands repeatedly or checking locks multiple times, to alleviate anxiety caused by their obsessive thoughts. Photo: Shutterstock Fortunately, various treatment options are available for individuals living with high-functioning anxiety.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Most people in the room were engaged with others, with the exception of one older woman who stood apart, her back against the wall with her arms crossed over her chest. Like Thompson, they filled the day with activities that provided structure and predictability, the two things I needed as much as medication and psychotherapy.