“I have always been anxious.” “I am the one who keeps everything together.” “I cannot disappoint people.” “If I let my guard down, Statements like these can begin to feel less like thoughts and more like facts about who we are. Over time, they can become part of an internal story shaped by memory, relationships,
Some people experience anxiety as obvious fear. For others, it looks more like competence. You keep going. You anticipate what everyone will need. You solve problems before they arise. You remain productive even when you are exhausted. From the outside, you may appear calm and exceptionally capable. Inside, however, you may feel as though you
You understand what is happening. You know that the presentation is unlikely to be a disaster. You recognize that one difficult conversation does not mean the relationship is ending. You can explain why your racing heart, tight chest, or sleeplessness is probably anxiety. This is often how high-functioning anxiety in women appears: outward competence paired
Krista Francis, PhD, RCCH
Registered Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist
Counselling Therapist