Comedians chatting about mental health (Moni Zhang)
Comedians chatting about mental health (Moni Zhang)
Moni Zhang
064. High-Functioning Anxiety: Stress, Perfectionism, Social Overthinking | Catherine Lindsay (USA) @ edfringe 2024
43 minutes Posted Dec 16, 2024 at 7:30 am.
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💡 Discover how Catherine maintains her successful career while managing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), major depression, and ADHD. From childhood bullying to corporate success, this conversation proves that mental health challenges don't define your potential.

🎯 This episode covers:
- The three manifestations of her anxiety (perfectionism, time stress, social overthinking)
- Navigating cultural expectations as a Cuban-American
- Moving from severe depression to managing anxiety
- How comedy became both a trigger and a coping mechanism
- Practical strategies for managing high-functioning anxiety
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