The Sabrina Zohar Show 29: High functioning anxiety and how to do the inner child work to heal through anxiety
Aug 4, 2023
Dr. Lalita Suglani and Sabrina discuss high functioning anxiety, inner child work for healing. Topics include attachment styles, journaling, managing anxiety, and the importance of self-reflection. They explore the process of reconnecting with the inner child to heal deep-rooted beliefs and transform one's relationship with themselves.
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The Calm Duck And Hidden Pressure
- High-functioning anxiety hides behind a composed exterior while internal pressure fuels perfectionism and overcommitment.
- Dr. Lalita compares it to a calm duck paddling frantically underwater to illustrate the split between outward calm and inner struggle.
Same Symptoms, Different Effects
- High-functioning anxiety and typical anxiety share the same physical sensations but differ by impact on functioning.
- Dr. Lalita notes high-functioning anxiety fuels achievement, while other anxiety can stop daily functioning.
ADHD Overlaps With High-Functioning Anxiety
- ADHD and high-functioning anxiety can overlap and both may emerge from early trauma.
- Dr. Lalita explains her ADHD diagnosis helped her and others make sense of chronic overwhelm and boundary issues.