EPISODE DESCRIPTION: We all know those people that are always on the go: they never seem to rest, they are always busy doing something and they seem to accomplish so much. Perhaps you are one of those people! But did you know that this could also be a sign of high-functioning anxiety? In this podcast, I speak to therapist and licensed counselor Nancy Jane Smith about the signs and symptoms of high-functioning anxiety and how to overcome it, as well as how to deal with perfectionism, people-pleasing and burnout. Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED (my go to CBD products!): Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order. -Public Goods (where I do all my online shopping): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to publicgoods.com/drleaf -LMNT (my favorite electrolytes): Get a free sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:24 How Nancy’s dad felt like a failure, and how his inner critic affected his final moments 4:30 Why some people are driven by their inner critic, and how it leads to high functioning anxiety 7:36 How do you recognize high-functioning anxiety? 10:42 Perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety 12:22 How is high-functioning anxiety different to generalized anxiety? 14:14 Our different inner voices: who are you listening to? 18:56 Tips to deal with your inner critic 25:40 How positive thinking can exacerbate high-functioning anxiety 36:00 How to speak to a friend or loved one with high-functioning anxiety ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.