What Stress Is Really Doing to You
Many women silently carry the weight of constant stress, juggling work, family, and expectations. Over time, that stress doesn’t just pass, it accumulates. Women are often taught to cope by holding it all together for everyone else: their children, partners, families, and communities. In tryin
💭 Why Women Hold Stress
Women are often expected to be the strong ones; the caregivers, peacekeepers, and emotional anchors. Society praises resilience but rarely gives permission to rest. So instead of releasing stress, women internalize it. Emotions get suppressed, responsibilities pile up, and self-care becomes an afterthought. Over time, this creates a quiet burnout, masked by smiles and “I’m fine.”
🔁 How Stress Becomes Chronic
Stress turns chronic when emotions; like anger, sadness, or fear, are never fully processed. They don’t disappear, they store in the body. Layer by layer, from different times, people, and events, they build up until the body and mind are stuck in survival mode.
If you are reading this article, I just want to remind you: You’re carrying too much for too long and it doesn’t have to be this way”
🔍 What Chronic Stress Can Cause:
These are the most common symptoms:
🧠 Mentally:
Brain fog and poor concentration
Overthinking and indecision
Anxiety and racing thoughts
Loss of motivation or joy
Negative self-talk and self-doubt
💔 Emotionally:
Mood swings or emotional numbness
Irritability, frustration, or anger
Sadness or lingering hopelessness
Feeling overwhelmed by small things
Difficulty connecting with others
🩺 Physically:
Headaches, muscle tension, and fatigue
Trouble sleeping or staying asleep
Digestive issues or appetite changes
Hormonal imbalances (PMS, thyroid, etc.)
Weakened immune system and inflammation
🌍 Environmentally (Life Impact):
Strained relationships
Disconnection from surroundings or self
Feeling overstimulated by noise, clutter, or conflict
Difficulty setting boundaries
Avoidance of people or places that trigger stress
✨ Healing Is Possible
With intuitive, heart-centered support, you can begin to release the emotional weight you’ve been carrying. Through gentle healing, I can help you:
Calm your nervous system
Let go of stored emotions
Reconnect with your strength and clarity
Feel emotionally lighter and more at peace
You don’t have to keep holding it all.
You don’t have to do it alone.
I’m here to guide you back to your calm, balanced lifestyle while staying deeply connected to your inner power.
Namaste 💗
Zoubida Fettah
Intuitive Guide, Reiki Healer, Reiki Master/ Teacher and Chakra Balancing Master
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