Many women are quietly paying a heavy price for keeping their feelings under wraps. In a powerful Time article, Maytal Eyal explores how the pressure to always be “nice”—to smooth things over and suppress emotions—can take a serious toll on both mind and body. Women make up nearly 80% of autoimmune cases, and face higher rates of chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and heart disease. The culture of self-silencing may be a major reason why. One long-term study even found that women who stayed quiet after conflicts were four times more likely to die prematurely. Beyond illness, this habit weakens relationships and chips away at emotional wellbeing. But Eyal offers hope: by tuning into emotions and setting boundaries, women can reclaim their health and power. It’s time to stop seeing feelings as flaws—and start treating them as signals. Curious about how silence could be harming you?

Read the full article to uncover the deeper cost—and power—of finding your voice.

 

 

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