Atypical signs of anxiety in women can look like… 1. Overthinking everything — replaying conversations, analysing every message, and worrying about things that haven't happened. 2. Being the strong one — always showing up for everyone else while silently struggling inside. 3. Irritability — getting frustrated over little things because your mind is constantly overwhelmed. 4. Perfectionism — feeling like everything must be done perfectly because making mistakes feels unbearable. 5. Constantly apologising — saying sorry even when you've done nothing wrong, just to avoid conflict or disappointing people. 6. Needing constant reassurance — wondering whether people are upset with you, whether you're doing enough, or whether you're still loved. 7.Difficulty resting — feeling guilty whenever you're not being productive, even when you're exhausted. 8. Physical exhaustion — feeling tired all the time, experiencing muscle tension, headaches, or stomach discomfort without immediately connecting them to stress. 9. People-pleasing — saying yes when you want to say no because disappointing others makes you anxious. 10. Withdrawing from people — cancelling plans, avoiding calls, or isolating yourself because even socialising feels overwhelming. 11. Overexplaining yourself — feeling the need to justify every decision because you're afraid of being misunderstood or judged. 12. Smiling through the struggle — appearing happy, successful, and put together while privately battling persistent worry. 13. Struggling to make decisions — worrying so much about making the wrong choice that even simple decisions become exhausting. 14. Always expecting the worst — preparing for problems even when everything seems to be going well. 15. Difficulty sleeping — feeling physically exhausted but mentally unable to switch off. Dear woman, you don't have to fall apart for your struggles to be real. Sometimes, the woman everyone calls strong is the same woman who desperately needs a moment to breathe. You deserve support, too. A gentle reminder: These experiences can occur with anxiety, but they can also have other causes. Experiencing one or more of them does not automatically mean you have an anxiety disorder. If they persist or interfere with your daily life, consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional. Let's talk: Which of these signs do you think women experience silently but rarely talk about? #MentalHealthAwareness #WomensMentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #MarybenFoundation #EndTheStigma - @ambmaryben_omollo