a) Mental and Physical Health Consequences
Chronic stress from emotional burdens can lead to anxiety, depression, and burnout. Suppressed emotions often manifest as physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, or digestive issues.Poor mental well-being reduces work performance and decision-making abilities.

b) Reduced Career Growth and Financial Independence
Emotional stress may lead to self-doubt and imposter syndrome, preventing women from taking on leadership roles. Some women sacrifice career opportunities due to guilt over neglecting family duties. In extreme cases, unresolved emotional burdens push women out of the workforce entirely.

c) Struggles in Personal Relationships
Emotional exhaustion affects relationships with partners, children, and friends.
Women carrying excessive emotional burdens may struggle to set boundaries, leading to toxic relationships. The pressure to “hold everything together” often results in resentment, frustration, and emotional numbness