Ashhar Alam/New Delhi
From childhood, women are often taught to be polite, accommodating, and agreeable to always “be good.” But constantly trying to please everyone can quietly take a serious toll on both mental and physical health.
Celebrity hormone coach Poornima Peri warns that what she calls “good girl syndrome” can lead to chronic stress, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance. When women suppress their feelings to avoid conflict, the body reacts, even if the mind appears calm.
Here’s how this conditioning can impact health:
Chronic Stress & Elevated Cortisol: Always trying to please keeps the nervous system on high alert, raising cortisol levels, disrupting sleep, energy, and weight balance.
Thyroid & Hormonal Imbalances: Suppressed emotions, particularly anger or self-expression, may affect the throat and thyroid, leading to broader hormonal issues and fatigue.
Digestive Problems: Unexpressed feelings can disturb gut health, causing bloating, acidity, or IBS-like symptoms, as stress redirects the body’s energy away from digestion.
Emotional Exhaustion & Anxiety: Constantly staying “good” leaves little room for rest or authenticity, leaving women anxious and drained internally despite appearing composed externally.
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Poornima emphasizes that healing begins with honesty. Instead of trying to please everyone, women should learn to listen to their bodies and emotions, embracing authenticity over perfection.
Her key advice: Stop being “good” for others; start being real for yourself.
