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Why Ambitious Women Are Secretly Anxious All the Time
Anxiety & Perfectionism Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 7/3/25 Anxiety & Perfectionism Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 7/3/25

Why Ambitious Women Are Secretly Anxious All the Time

Ever feel like you have it all together on the outside - but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, and never able to rest? This blog explores why ambitious women struggle with high-functioning anxiety and how trauma, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation play a role.

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Boundaries don’t always have to be a huge long convo. Just feels bigger in your head and nervous system! Here are some smaller scale ways and tips. #boundaries #therapistsofinstagram #boundariesarehealthy Here’s your reminder that it’s okay to pause, change your mind, take space, and let others down when needed. That’s how we stay true to ourselves and honor our own needs while still loving others! #therapistsofinstagram #selfcompass Sometimes “safe” feels unsafe when your nervous system has learned that love comes with chaos, criticism, or inconsistency. ⁣
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If you’ve ever pulled away, doubted, or felt uneasy in a relationship that’s actually healthy - yo Saying no can feel terrifying when you’ve been conditioned to keep everyone happy - even at your own expense. If you’ve ever said “yes” just to avoid conflict, guilt, or disappointing someone, you’re likely doing so out
✨ Your needs are not too much.⁣
✨ Your longing for connection doesn’t make you needy. ⁣
✨ And when we bury our needs, they don’t disappear - they find other ways to speak.⁣
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It’s not “needy” to want to be seen, supporte If asking for help makes you anxious or feel “weak” you’re not alone!⁣
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Hyper-independence isn’t a personality trait like most it’s often a protective response.⁣
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When support wasn’t safe, doing it all alone felt Do you notice yourself downplaying your own pain?⁣
You might be self-invalidating without even realizing it.⁣
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Self-invalidation sounds like:⁣
“I shouldn’t feel this way.”⁣
“Other people have it worse.”⁣
“I’
Let’s talk about the silent treatment! This one can be subtle because it’s often mistaken for “taking space.” ⁣
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Obviously if you’re dealing with your emotional safety that’s different, but in healthy relationship

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