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The post-holiday syndrome

The post-holiday syndrome

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Created by: Top Doctors editorial Sources: Top Doctors CO
Edited by: TOP DOCTORS® at 09/02/2023

¿'s post-holiday syndrome

?

Although you can really say that this syndrome as such&ldquo, there is&rdquo ;, practically everyone back rental we have, but even if you have small children or if the holidays have been quite short, and then the feeling of rest or disconnection of daily stress, has not been sufficient.

The post-holiday syndrome, post-holiday stress or post-holiday depression, tries to describe those negative physiological and emotional symptoms that arise when people return from vacation and have to retrain the work routine after a period with much more flexible schedules and more playful activities.

¿, consisting in symptoms

?

Many of the symptoms of this post-holiday syndrome are no different from typical physical anxiety symptoms: palpitations, difficulty breathing, uncontrollable shaking, wanting to mourn, sweating… These symptoms are accompanied by a feeling of low mood, weakness, lack of energy, feeling of boredom and feeling of not being able to adapt to the usual routine.

¿Those who usually present in greatest measure

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It is a syndrome that mostly made ​​by people who have had or have problems at work, either Labour mobbing ( harassment at work ), their work does not present a special gratification, hours endless work dismissal or possible problems ( or ARE feared ), it goes without saying that the current economic situation makes post-holiday syndrome cases have increased.

Another quite common group is the parents with young children or people who have been responsible for dependents during the holidays. As common in the day to day, children and dependents are usually at school or in places where they are kept. During the summer, however, both children as dependents are cared for by these parents or caregivers who are already tired of their work period and during the holidays undergo a fairly significant stress, so around holiday the feeling of rest is almost minimal and face a new work period becomes very difficult.

¿What is the most recommended treatment

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The post-holiday syndrome is classified as no disorder and is significantly uncommon for people who have it have to go to therapy for these symptoms, but prevent the appearance of this tuning so annoying if possible following exercises as those set forth below:

& bull; Anticipate back home on a scheduled basis and with time, not wait&ldquo,&rdquo at the last minute;or“hold holiday as much as possible”. The gradual habituation is key.

& bull; As for the schedules and activities is important keep regular hours, both during the day and night. You can continue with healthy habits that have been done in the holidays as moderate exercise, walking, going to the pool even if nice weather. It is also advisable sleep the maximum number of hours possible and gradually lowering them go forward according week.

& bull; As for the intensity of work: least start more. Start with the simplest tasks or require less exercise capacity and go gradually intensifying. It is advisable that the first day of the activity engaged in socializing with co-workers, so that the return is less intense. It is important during the first days or weeks, not occupy the space dedicated to leisure or rest with more work.

& bull; It is advisable perform relaxation exercises to prevent the onset of symptoms of anxiety.

Psychology