High Functioning Anxiety and Depression

High functioning anxiety is not recognized as an anxiety disorder but is otherwise known as someone who is able to function well day-to-day, while still experiencing some symptoms of anxiety. It can be hard for others to spot someone with high functioning anxiety in day-to-day life as it has a large internal effect with less obvious signs. However, many symptoms that can be seen are similar to those of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and include irritability, under-eating or over-eating, the inability to sleep, and excessive worry or fear.
High functioning depression is described as the ability to function, not necessarily to the fullest extent, while still experiencing signs and symptoms of depression for an extended period of time. Signs and symptoms are closely related to those of Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) and can include a decreased appetite, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. High functioning depression does not always impact an individual’s day-to-day life, but that does not mean one should not get help for when the symptoms are present.