POST-HOLIDAY SYNDROME

What is post-holiday syndrome?

While you can really tell that this syndrome as such "does not exist", virtually all we end up holiday we have, especially if you have young children or if the holidays have been quite short, because then the feeling of rest or disconnection daily stress, it was not enough.

Post-holiday syndrome, post-holiday stress or post-holiday depression , try to describe thosenegative physiological and emotional symptoms that arise when people return from vacation and have to readjust to the routine employment after a much more flexible schedules and recreational activities.

What are the symptoms?

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

Who we are presenting to its fullest extent?

It is a syndrome that presents especially people who have had or have problems at work, either labor mobbing (bullying at work), that his work does not submit a special bonus, endless working hours or possible termination problems (or feared ARE), it goes without saying that the current economic situation makes post-holiday syndrome cases have increased.

Another group is quite common for parents with young children or people who have been responsible for dependents during the holidays . Usually during the day, children and dependents are usually at school or in places where they are kept. During the summer period, however, both children and dependents are cared for by these parents or carers who are already tired of their work period and during the holidays are subjected to stress quite significant, so that after the holidays, the sense of relief is almost minimal and face a new work period becomes very difficult.  

What is the recommended treatment?

Post-holiday syndrome as a disorder is not cataloged and is significantly uncommon for people who have it have to go to therapy for these symptoms, however prevent the onset of these symptoms as bothersome it is possible following exercises as set out below:

• Anticipate the return home on a scheduled basis and with time, do not expect "late" or "vacation hold as much as possible". The gradual habituation is key.

•  In terms of schedules and activities: it is important to keep regular hours , both day and night.You can follow healthy habits that have been done on the holiday as moderate exercise, walking, going to the pool if you have good weather. It is also advisable to sleep as many hours as possible and gradually lowering them as the week progresses.

•  As work intensity: low to start . Start with the simplest tasks or require less exercise capacity and go gradually intensifying. It is advisable that the first day is devoted to activity socialize with coworkers, for 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.

•  It is advisable to perform relaxation exercises to prevent the onset of symptoms of anxiety.