{"id":103426,"date":"2026-03-10T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=103426"},"modified":"2026-03-10T13:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:36:40","slug":"women-survival-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/women-survival-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Things Women in Survival Mode Do Behind Closed Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:77.040261153428%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:64%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Survival mode is a tough place to be, but it&rsquo;s the experience of many women around the world.&nbsp;They go through the motions, just trying to deal with countless everyday responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And though it might seem like they have it together, their true emotional condition remains hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they&rsquo;re out of sight, these women have their own <strong>ways of coping<\/strong>. The mask can slip, and they can stop hiding how spent they feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Doing Nothing<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-103485\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103485 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-9-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When she finally has a moment of solitude, she doesn&rsquo;t pick up a hobby or try to get some quality rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, she <strong>zones out<\/strong>. Living in survival mode leaves her with no energy for creative pursuits and fun activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her brain is burnt out, and it&rsquo;s like her mind can&rsquo;t handle another thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting and doing nothing or scrolling through her phone is a short <strong>escape from the chaos<\/strong> inside her head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, doomscrolling isn&rsquo;t constructive and doesn&rsquo;t bring real peace, but it allows her to at least think about something other than herself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s between being numb or being overwhelmed, and the latter is what she&rsquo;s trying to get away from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Neglecting Self-Care<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-103486\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103486 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re in survival mode, even basic self-care can feel overwhelming. It can feel like climbing a mountain just to get dressed and wash your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they&rsquo;re out of sight, women who live in survival mode avoid these small tasks altogether since there&rsquo;s already so much on their plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&rsquo;t laziness; it&rsquo;s <strong>severe exhaustion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her mental and emotional energy is spent, so she can&rsquo;t even gather the will to care about her appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day is a battle of getting through without messing up. Some of these women go days without showering, while others put on any clothes that are convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u5f53\u4f60 <strong>burdened with too much<\/strong>, self-care starts to feel like another chore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Not Having the Strength to Reach Out<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-103478\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103478 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;d think that these women would feel better if they ranted to a friend, but reaching out often feels too hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being responsible for everything is considered <strong>a woman&rsquo;s fate<\/strong> in most places around the world, so saying that you&rsquo;re stuck in survival mode won&rsquo;t always get you support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting your feelings into words can be truly difficult, and even then, it depends on <strong>your surroundings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The person you reach out to might start to ask questions, as though you need to prove that you&rsquo;re indeed having a hard time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some women are often told that this is just how it&rsquo;s supposed to be. It&rsquo;s natural to have to exist for others&rsquo; convenience, and to try harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s often easier to stay quiet than risk being vulnerable with people who don&rsquo;t get it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Forgetting to Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-103483\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103483 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-7-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In survival mode, her system is overwhelmed, so her attention is rarely on her own basic needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She often forgets to eat or just settles for a quick snack, <strong>\u6ca1\u6709<\/strong> \u771f\u6b63\u7684 <strong>appetite<\/strong> or thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her body is running on fumes, and her mind is too preoccupied with worries to notice her hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a vicious cycle: neglecting her health makes her state worse, but she can&rsquo;t bring herself to care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, this can bring <strong>\u5065\u5eb7\u95ee\u9898<\/strong> that make the whole situation even harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your focus is on surviving moment to moment, the emotional exhaustion often hinders your ability to make healthy decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Wishing to Disappear for a Day<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-103482\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103482 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>She often thinks about how much easier life would be if she could just disappear for a day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women who live in survival mode desperately want to <strong>\u9003\u907f<\/strong> all the <strong>\u9884\u671f<\/strong> people have of them. Just one relaxing, quiet day could help her regain some strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many women who experience this heaviness tend to have young children, so the fantasy of leaving it all behind and having some peace often has to stay just that &ndash; a fantasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They crave that peace of not having to tend to everyone&rsquo;s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This wishful thinking is especially present among women who don&rsquo;t have supportive spouses, so single mothers or even &ldquo;married single mothers.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Escaping into Her Shows and Media<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-103477\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2.jpg\" alt=\"survival mode woman\" class=\"wp-image-103477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2.jpg 919w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2-170x131.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"708\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20919%20708'%3E%3Crect%20width='919'%20height='708'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"survival mode woman\" class=\"wp-image-103477 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2.jpg 919w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-2-170x131.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To momentarily escape her own thoughts, she turns to binge-watching series or endlessly scrolling through social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a way to avoid facing her feelings head-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These distractions provide a fleeting <strong>sense of normalcy<\/strong>, even if they&rsquo;re superficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, women who indulge in this escapism feel guilty for not doing something more productive, but superficial rest is better than none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s her way of holding it together, despite existing in survival mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is pure <strong>\u81ea\u4fdd<\/strong>; she&rsquo;s trying to disconnect from her inner mess just a little bit, to keep herself afloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Tired Even When She&rsquo;s Resting<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-103479\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-960x615.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-1080x691.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-170x109.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20768'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='768'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103479 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-960x615.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-1080x691.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/survival-mode-women-4-170x109.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even on easygoing days, she tends to feel drained. Her <strong>nervous system<\/strong> is so overloaded that she feels just as tired as if she&rsquo;d worked all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her muscles might ache, her mind becomes foggy, and she can&rsquo;t gather any energy to save her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re stuck in survival mode, the exhaustion isn&rsquo;t just physical; it&rsquo;s mainly <strong>physical and mental<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She might be lounging, but she&rsquo;s not actually able to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her entire system is overworked, leaving her helpless and worn out, even if she&rsquo;s doing nothing at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Comparing Herself to Others<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-102791\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102791 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>She can&rsquo;t help but compare herself to people who seem to handle life with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u8fd9\u4f7f\u5979 <strong>feel like a failure<\/strong>, but what she doesn&rsquo;t consider is that other people might look up to her as someone who has it all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She wonders why she can&rsquo;t be more resilient, more joyful, more capable, but that&rsquo;s what living in survival mode does to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u4f60 <strong>can&rsquo;t thrive<\/strong> and grow as a person when you&rsquo;re struggling to just keep your head above the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guilt and comparison make her feel even worse. She ends up beating herself up for not doing enough, meanwhile, she&rsquo;s already stretched beyond her limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, her thoughts become her worst enemy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Losing Interest in Her Hobbies<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-102597\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102597 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/witchcraft-science-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The things she once loved now seem dull and boring. Survival mode makes you lose your spark, and you don&rsquo;t even have the will to exercise your talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She&rsquo;s no longer excited and motivated; just <strong>\u65e0\u52a8\u4e8e\u8877<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her emotional reserves are completely drained, and she&rsquo;s simply trying to get through each day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some women manage to bring themselves to hold onto their hobbies, and it sometimes helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, this loss of interest only deepens her <strong>sense of isolation<\/strong>. She doesn&rsquo;t only feel disconnected from the world but also from herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a silent cry for help, and it takes loving people and someone to take the load off to get her out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Crying by Herself<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-102796\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102796 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tears-fake-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When everyone goes to sleep, she often cries quietly by herself in search of <strong>release<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in survival mode requires you to pretend in order to get yourself through the day, and that&rsquo;s often emotionally taxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either because of a lack of support or her own issues, she rarely reaches out to her loved ones and cries to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living like this can generate <strong>a lot of shame<\/strong>, which is why these women tend to isolate themselves, especially when they&rsquo;re doing worse than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this vulnerable moment, she finally admits to herself that she&rsquo;s overwhelmed, feeling more alone than ever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. 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It varies from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people can&rsquo;t get a good night&rsquo;s rest no matter what they try, while others treat sleep like their only escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both extremes leave you <strong>feeling even worse<\/strong>. Too much sleep can make you cranky and lost as much as insomnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your body and mind are in a constant state of unrest, sleep is the first place where it shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s often joined by slower metabolism and a change in appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These inconsistencies only make it all worse, making you even more fragile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. 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