Not ready to work! when you have to come back and start work later”long weekend“Many office workers feel depressed, sad, lonely, I can’t tell, you know? You may be in a state of Post-Vacation Blues
Post-Vacation Blues are depressed/depressed moods. That usually happens after returning from a vacation for a period of time. But that doesn’t mean that this symptom will lead to depression.
just as a result of the period of going out The level of happiness hormones in our body will skyrocket. But when returning to normal life mode Happiness hormone levels have also dropped to normal levels. (But not abnormally reduced), causing a person to have a momentary depression.
This is confirmed by a study titled “Vacationers Happier, but Most not Happier After a Holiday” by the academic website. National Library of Medicine The study compared differences in happiness levels. between those who go on vacation and those who are not on vacation
The results showed that vacationers on “long weekends” reported higher levels of their happiness compared to those who did not. After the first experimental group returned from a trip The research team re-measured and found that happiness levels were the same for both groups of subjects.
That shows that higher levels of happiness on vacation don’t last long. This leads to a feeling of “withdrawal” (a withdrawal symptom from one of happiness eg drug withdrawal, caffeine withdrawal, etc.) when the holiday is over.
For some people, these withdrawal symptoms can make them feel depressed or depressed, but there are ways to make you feel better. After the next long holiday, you won’t have to feel depressed like this again. By following the instructions:
- Break time between trips Don’t record too many programs until you get tired.
Many people force the program to travel to various points. as much as possible for fear that the trip is not worth the time But did you know? Doing so will make you even more tired after you get home. and the more it results in Post-Vacation Blues are easy, so during your “long weekend” trips, make sure to take the time to rest and get plenty of sleep between the trips. Don’t use too much energy.
- Take a photo on the trip and write as many notes as possible
One of the ways to smoothly fit into everyday mode after a long vacation is to keep a journal of your travels as much as possible. whether it is a photo write a daily diary and souvenirs from places you’ve been to, etc. These will help you think of good memories. On that vacation trip Makes it always happy even if you go back to normal life mode.
- Before the long holiday, clear the house clean and prepare.
Arriving home after a holiday trip Many people were even more depressed and discouraged when they saw their homes cluttered. And there is a lot of housework waiting to be done even though the body is already tired. Having to do laundry, mop the house and wash dishes again makes you #depressed after a long holiday.
Therefore, the important thing before the long holiday You should finish all the chores before you go. in order to come back to find a clean and pleasant home ready to sleep fully no frustration Additionally, some studies indicate that seeing a clean and tidy home can improve your mental state.
- Change the plan of the return date faster.
Some people like to stay until the last day of vacation. and immediately return to work the next day without any space to take a break This type of behavior also contributes to your falling into a state. Post-Vacation Blues is easy, too.
The solution is to try modifying it. “Return day” by 1 day faster, for example if you have a long holiday on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday instead of returning on Monday morning. and immediately began to work change to return on Sunday to allow the body to adjust a little before entering a new daily life mode
- Plan fun activities in the calendar after a long holiday
Another way to reduce the symptoms of depression from depression. Post-Vacation Blues is planning other relaxation activities. Put on the calendar after a long holiday, such as going to the movies, having dinner with friends, going to the night market, shopping, going to dinner in a hotel or restaurant that gives an atmosphere like traveling in the provinces, going to work events. various shops These will help refresh the mind to come back fresh. and reduce depression after a long holiday as well
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Reference: The National Center for Biotechnology Information, healthline, psych central