What Is Superwoman Syndrome?

Have you heard of Supernatural Syndrome? Supernatural syndrome is a fairly common phenomenon in women who perform miraculous, performing thousands of tasks without signs of fatigue.

Before we tell you more about it, it is important to clarify that at present, supernatural syndrome does not appear in any diagnostic manual, it is not a disease, and it is not officially recognized by the medical community.

So why is this topic being talked about more and more all the time? The answer is that  the number of such women is growing. For this reason, the problem has received a lot of attention.

What is a superwoman syndrome?

Like superman’s syndrome, superwomen behave as if everyone else around them is incompetent. In other words, they themselves believe that they are the only ones who are able to perform the tasks correctly. Such women are also usually very demanding of themselves,  so they behave the way superheroes would behave. They are strong, seem invincible, and they seem to have the ability to cope anywhere.

However, it is important to clarify that this is not a positive thing at all; supernatural syndrome can easily cause mental exhaustion, as some studies link this exhaustion to stressors.

Thus, as studies in the subject state, when such women are no longer able to meet their own expectations, they may experience feelings of guilt, chronic fatigue, rumors of thoughts, and even anxiety and depression.

Before these negative symptoms appear, it’s best to look at yourself and make sure we don’t suffer from Supernatural Syndrome. While it may seem like a positive thing, it can have very detrimental consequences over time.

What are women with supernatural syndrome like?

In general, the most significant features are:

• They do individual tasks and do not do well in groups.
• They never share responsibilities with others. In contrast, they take pride in achieving things for themselves.
• They  never ask for help,  even in their worst moments.
• Their egos have swelled.
• They are usually proud women who never show signs of weakness.
• They  accept all the tasks assigned to them at work,  even if they are on the verge of collapse or drifting into an emotional crisis.
• They feel that if they ask for help, they will be seen as weak or incapable.

Is there any use to being a superwoman?

Unfortunately, some women – and part of society – see being a superwoman as an advantage. This is typically due to the following reasons:

• Feeling of strength and intelligence.
• They feel content that others praise them for everything they can.

• Helping others produces pleasure.
• Improved self-confidence and motivation.

Of course, the loved ones of the superwoman are also sometimes happy, because the superwoman makes life easier for others by taking care of everything. However, this also has many drawbacks.

What are the disadvantages of being a superwoman?

If you identify yourself with supernatural syndrome,  it is very important for you to know that this lifestyle can lead to many problems,  such as the following:

• Because you are always available to others, you lose your grip on your own work.
• You may feel frustrated because your capacity and attention is always focused on others.

• The feeling feels unattractive, especially towards the end of the day.
• You may feel hatred for yourself or notice a feeling of rejection lurking below.
• You have little time for yourself to  help others.
• You will be disappointed when others do not appreciate your effort.

All of these things, when prolonged and stressed, can  lead to significant mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

How do you know you have superwoman syndrome?

If you have any of these symptoms, you may have a supernatural syndrome:

• Stress.
• Difficulty falling asleep.
• Feeling not very relaxed.
• Goals and objectives cannot be achieved or are very demanding.
• Inability to refuse the tasks assigned to you.
• Anxiety because you want to get everything done.

If you notice any of these traits in yourself, you should work for your own well-being, that is, trying to change this harmful behavior.

How is superwoman syndrome treated?

• Admit you are just human. You are actually far from a superhero. You have to accept that you simply can’t do everything yourself. Otherwise there is a risk of getting sick.
• Forget your obsession with mastering everything. No matter how hard you try, things don’t always go the way you want. You have to leave room for uncertainty and for things to go under their own weight.
• Remember, everyone is responsible for their own life. There is nothing wrong with helping others, but it becomes detrimental when you do everything for them.
• Learn to share tasks with others. Others are also able to perform tasks and also do them well. Don’t act like all other people are incompetent. This only limits their potential to develop.

• Ask for help if needed. Additional help and guidance from a therapist or psychologist will work wonders for many, whatever their problem. If you feel like you need a little other support, never hesitate to ask for it.

Follow these guidelines and you will be amazed at how calm you can feel. Focus on yourself and start prioritizing things. The quality of life can be improved.