2023-12-19 23:00:35
The final stretch of each year is always marked by celebrations and meetings. Although behind the decorations and lights there is a facet that not many know and is not positive. During Christmas stress levels increase in most of the world and there are several reasons behind this phenomenon.
First of all, breaking the daily routine and having a few days of rest is a good tool for mental health. Although in some cases it does not work that way and the opposite is generated. There are even some diseases such as respiratory infections that increase during the winter season.
Why do stress levels increase at Christmas?
First of all, after several years of health emergency The so-called New Normality has been resumed. All activities have already been resumed on a daily basis, although the lessons of the past cannot be forgotten to avoid repeating mistakes.
From the above, the Ipsos agency conducted a study in 12 countries to find out the emotional state of people during the final stretch of the year. What was obtained is that the first reason that increases the stress levels at christmas It is caused by economic aspects.
During December it is common to register a general increase in prices of most products. In addition, it should also be considered that during this time additional expenses must also be made to buy gifts or food for Christmas dinner.
Before talking about the negative part, on average 85% of the population of the countries analyzed declared that they felt excited about the Christmas celebrations and even a third said they were more excited than last year.
Paradoxically, enthusiasm collides with the level of stress that people feel in the current inflationary context. On average, nearly nine out of ten respondents say they feel stressed due to the impact of rising prices and 55% are more stressed than last year according to information collected by Statesman.
Diseases exclusive to Christmas
It is stress level will undoubtedly define what this Christmas will be like, since, on a global average, half of those surveyed expect that increased costs will have a significant impact on their purchases and 40% said the same for their celebrations.
On the other hand, there are certain diseases that occur only during this time of year or have a general increase. From the Tree Syndrome to white depression and Holiday Heart Syndrome.
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