From the outside, everything in your life may look like it’s going well. You’re responsible. You show up to work or school on time. You meet deadlines. You stay busy. Friends might even describe you as “driven” or “organized.” But internally, things feel very different. Your mind may be constantly racing. You worry about making mistakes. Relaxing feels almost impossible, and you may feel like you’re always one step away from falling behind. This experience is often referred to as high-functioning anxiety, and it’s especially common among people in their 20s.

If you’re a young woman in Mooresville who feels anxious all the time — but still functioning, still succeeding, still smiling — you’re not alone.At Carolina Blue Skies Counseling, we see many women in their 20s who look “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally.