Why Superwoman Syndrome Is Keeping You Awake at Night
No one warned you that being a grown-up would feel like this. As a little girl, adulthood looked like freedom. Independence. No more rules. You couldn’t wait to choose your own bedtime, wear what you wanted, eat what you fancied, and live life on your terms.
But oh, how wrong we were.
That shiny new freedom wore off pretty fast. Adult life brought more rules, more responsibilities, and less time for yourself than ever. The career you dreamed of? It’s probably more demanding than school ever was. Cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry—it all falls to you. And it never ends.
Then add a partner. Kids. School runs. Packed lunches. Football kits. Bedtime stories. Another load of washing.
Now you’re a full-time caregiver, emotional support centre, career woman, household manager, and—somehow—still expected to keep smiling through it all.
You might remember Wonder Woman. I used to watch her as a girl—glamorous, powerful, unstoppable.
So we try to be her. We wear our Superwoman status like a badge of honour: juggling it all, putting everyone else’s needs above our own, because that’s what strong women do… right?
And now, in the age of social media, we’re being told we should look flawless while doing it. Designer handbags. Six-figure businesses. Shorter working hours. Picture-perfect families. Work-life balance, all wrapped in a filter.
Are You trying to be that Wonder Woman Super Hero Who “Has It All”?
Career. Family. Home.
To the outside world, it may all look shiny and polished, you have expectations to keep up with.
But on the inside?
You’re lying awake at night, heart racing, mind spinning, anxiety creeping in. You’re already exhausted before the day even begins. You’re still showing up—being everything to everyone—because this is the life you chose… right?
Let me tell you this: you are not broken. And you are not alone.
What you’re feeling is emotional overload. It’s your nervous system trying to process the stress, worry, and pressure you’ve kept buried just to get through the day. And it’s very common among women trying to keep up with the “have it all” myth.
The answer isn’t to push harder. It’s not more coffee, longer hours, or “just powering through.”
The real solution is rest.
It’s clarity.
It’s learning to shut down the mental noise so you can finally sleep—and feel like yourself again.
Imagine…
✨ Ditching the anxious thoughts that keep you up
✨ Setting boundaries without guilt
✨ Prioritising what truly matters to you
✨ Sleeping deeply and waking up feeling human again
I help women like you every day—through powerful talking therapy and non-trance hypnotherapy—to stop spinning and start healing. My work goes deeper than surface-level fixes. Together, we’ll create a space where you can finally listen to yourself, process what’s going on under the surface, and regain control.
Let’s Talk.
If any of this resonates with you, please don’t keep carrying it alone.
📩 Message me today and let’s explore how we can work together to lighten the load and help you feel more like you again.
Debbie xo
