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From the outside, it often looks like you have everything under control. You’re keeping up with responsibilities. You’re showing up for work, your family, your life. You’re getting things done. But internally, it feels different. Your mind doesn’t slow down. You’re constantly thinking ahead. You feel on edge more often than not. And relaxing doesn’t […]

By Ashley Basilio, Certified Fitness Trainer & Menopause Health Coach, Founder of Get Fit With Ashley For most of my life, I thought heart disease was something I’d worry about later. Much later. It felt distant, like an issue for “old age” or for people who hadn’t taken care of themselves.  Then perimenopause arrived.  Like […]

Many women seek psychiatric care after saying: “I’ve done therapy. I understand my patterns. But I still don’t feel better.” Insight is powerful. But anxiety is not always purely psychological. Sometimes symptoms are driven by neurobiology, sleep disruption, hormonal changes, or nervous system dysregulation that therapy alone cannot fully address. Signs Anxiety May Have a […]

You love your baby. But you may also notice moments of intense irritability, emotional overwhelm, or anger that feels unfamiliar or difficult to control. Many women feel ashamed admitting this experience. Postpartum rage is rarely discussed openly, yet it is a recognized and common postpartum mental health symptom. Rage does not mean you are a […]

One of the most common questions women ask during pregnancy is: “Is it safer to stay anxious… or safer to take medication?” Many women receive mixed or fear-based messages about psychiatric medication during pregnancy. Some are told to stop medication immediately. Others are told anxiety is simply part of pregnancy. The reality is more nuanced. […]

You expected to feel tired after having a baby. You may not have expected to feel constantly on edge, unable to relax even when the baby sleeps, or mentally scanning for danger throughout the day. Many women describe feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, physical tension, or a sense that something bad might happen — even […]