What is super-helper syndrome and why is it harmful: psychologists explain

18.06.2024 17:14

Super-helper syndrome is a person’s tendency to take on excessive responsibility for all processes occurring around him.

At first glance, it may seem that super-helper syndrome cannot cause harm; moreover, it makes the person suffering from it better.

However, in reality the situation is completely different.

Feeling constantly responsible and indispensable is bad for your mental health.

It is important to remember this.

Thus, those suffering from super-helper syndrome very often experience permanent neuroses and disorders.

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Such people are often under stress. Their nervous system quickly becomes exhausted, which subsequently affects their work and everyday life.

Very often the “victims” of the above attitude are people with low self-esteem and individuals who do not feel significant.

To get rid of the super-helper syndrome, you need to train yourself to think that you are a conditionally good person, regardless of how often you help others.

Earlier we talked about what, according to psychologists, is forbidden to forgive in relationships .

Margarita Sadkovskaya Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources