Nervous System Regulation Techniques for High-Functioning Anxiety in Women
For many women, “anxiety” doesn’t look like panic attacks or social withdrawal. Instead, it looks like a promotion, a spotless home, a meticulously managed calendar, and a “can-do” attitude that never seems to waver. This is High-Functioning Anxiety (HFA).
On the outside, you are the pillar of reliability. On the inside, your motor is permanently stuck in “overdrive,” fueled by a persistent fear of failure, a relentless inner critic, and a nervous system that has forgotten how to feel safe in stillness. To heal, we must move beyond “mindset shifts” and look at the biological foundation of the stress response: the autonomic nervous system.
The Biology of the “High-Achiever”
To understand HFA, we must understand the Window of Tolerance. This is the zone where you can effectively manage emotions and life’s demands.
When you have high-functioning anxiety, your nervous system often lives in a state of Sympathetic Activation …
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