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What is 'Superwoman Syndrome'?
short by Medhaa Gupta / on Sunday, 15 February, 2026
'Superwoman Syndrome' refers to a set of characteristics of a woman who feels compelled to achieve perfection in all aspects of her life and roles like wage earner, mother, homemaker and wife. This causes them to neglect their own health and needs, leading them to feel overwhelmed or highly stressed. One study called it a "double-edged sword".