The Menopausal Minute

The Menopausal Minute

I’m Not Anxious About Anything

So Why Do I Feel This Way?

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS IFN
Dec 23, 2025
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Many women say something similar to me this time of year, often with a hint of embarrassment in their voice.
“I don’t know what I’m anxious about,” they admit.
Nothing specific is wrong, yet their body feels unsettled anyway.
That disconnect alone can be deeply unsettling.

Blurred portrait of a woman looking upwards
Photo by Brooke Balentine on Unsplash

Because anxiety is usually tied to a story, this…

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