These office behaviors may seem normal, but they could be red flags that something deeper is happening.
High-functioning anxiety can go unnoticed.
People with high-functioning anxiety often are successful at work but will mask this anxiety to others, Lyons explained.
Not sure if you actually show signs of high-functioning anxiety at work?
Being a perfectionist and having to be the best at everything.
Having difficulty focusing on tasks due to stress and worry.
For example, some people may wear headphones at work.
Seeking reassurance and validation from others.
Seeking validation often reflects a fear response.
Reassurance may also come in the form of interacting regularly with certain co-workers only.
They may even shun others attempts to get to know them.
Overreacting to the slightest change in routine.
A routine is predictable and not anxiety-inducing.
Comparing yourself to your co-workers.
Along with perfectionism and seeking validation, comparison is common in those with high-functioning anxiety.
The root of this is insecurity attached to anxiety, Moran said.
Keeping yourself super-busy throughout the workday.
This often creates burnout due to the constant pressure and lack of balance in workload.
Theyll also rarely say no to things.
