Women’s mental health

Women’s Mental Health When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself

You can keep your appointments, answer everyone’s messages, and still feel like you’re barely getting through the day. Maybe worry follows you from one task to the next. Maybe you no longer look forward to things you used to enjoy. When your life looks fine from the outside, it can be hard to explain how much effort it takes to keep it going.

Give yourself room to describe what’s happening

Mental health concerns take many forms. You might be dealing with anxiety or panic, depression, intrusive thoughts, the effects of trauma, or difficulties with focus and organization. Burnout, loneliness, perfectionism, and concerns about body image or eating can be hard to bring up, too. You can describe what you’re experiencing in your own words. A clinician can help you sort through what’s happening and discuss what kind of care may fit.

If you’re unsure where to begin, try, “I’ve been feeling overwhelmed most days, and I’d like to talk about it.” You can share that with a trusted person or bring it to your first appointment.

At Femme Health, we make room for honest conversations about women’s mental health. If you’re exploring virtual care, we can talk through your options and what you’d like support with first.

Further reading: National Institute of Mental Health on women and mental health

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