Anxiety & Depression
Let’s be honest.
Anxiety and depression aren’t always easy to spot – especially when you’re still managing to get stuff done. Sure, from the outside, it might look like you’ve got it all together, but on the inside? You’re exhausted.
You’re struggling and tired of pretending everything’s fine. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
High-functioning anxiety and depression are real, and they can be just as overwhelming as any other mental health challenge.
What do anxiety and depression look like?
Anxiety and depression can show up in ways you might not even recognize at first.
Maybe you’re having trouble sleeping, or perhaps you’re sleeping too much.
You used to enjoy hanging out with friends or diving into your favorite hobby, but now you don’t even have the energy to leave your bed.
Maybe you’ve lost interest in everything that once brought joy.
Sound familiar?
You might be experiencing common symptoms of anxiety and depression if you experience any of the following:
Constant irritability or feeling on edge
Trouble focusing or making decisions
Sleep challenges (too much or too little)
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Isolation and withdrawal from friends or family
Low energy, feeling tired all the time
Low motivation to get things done
Neglecting hygiene and essential self-care
Anxiety can feel like a constant state of worry – like your brain never shuts off. You’re always thinking about what could go wrong, no matter how irrational it seems.
On the other hand, depression often leaves you stuck in feelings of regret or sadness, making it hard to look forward to anything. Sometimes, both hit at once, and that’s where it gets tricky.
What about high-functioning anxiety and depression?
Here’s where things can get even more confusing. When you have high-functioning anxiety or depression, you might be good at masking. You show up to work, handle your shit, care for your family – and then collapse from exhaustion at the end of the day.
Everything looks fine on the surface, but inside, it’s like a boxing match. That’s the dangerous part – no one knows you need support because you look “fine” on the outside. Living like this causes these feelings to build and build, like a volcano – until one day you explode, aka a mental breakdown.
High-functioning anxiety and depression don’t make your struggles less substantial. It just means you’re great at not focusing on your pain and instead making sure your responsibilities are taken care of.
You’re checking off all the boxes on what you must do, but you don’t have the energy to do what you want, such as your hobbies, interests, or self-care. They all fall to the bottom of the list because you’re too tired after keeping everything else running.
How can therapy help?
Therapy can help you take the time to refill your cup and recharge your batteries without throwing away all that you’ve worked so hard for. Therapy can help you pause, process your emotions, identify your needs, and find the tools to give you lasting relief from anxiety and depression.
I’m here to help you break the cycle, give you tools to manage those racing thoughts, and figure out how to start feeling like you again. Together, we’ll work on setting boundaries that prevent you from feeling overwhelmed, regain your sense of self, and learn how to care for yourself.
I offer online therapy services for clients across California. Whether you’re suffering from high-functioning anxiety, depression, or a mix of both, we’ll work to create a unique plan that fits your lifestyle.
Therapy doesn’t need to feel like one more task on your to-do list – it’s a sacred scheduled time just for you, where you can be honest about your feelings without having to mask or pretend. You deserve to feel better. Let’s work on getting you there.