DDHK. ORG – Know the term post holiday blues? This is a term that describes feelings not fun that appears after the holiday period is over.
This condition will then trigger a feeling of lack of enthusiasm so that you are less focused on carrying out activities as usual. For more details, find out what post holiday blues are, the symptoms, and how to deal with them below. That's what was launched Kompas.
Quoted from Antara News, Wednesday (26/04/2023), Clinical Psychologist Veronica Adesla, M.Psi, explained that post holiday blues are negative and unpleasant feelings after the holidays.
Veronica said that the negative feelings that arise can be in the form of feeling lonely, sad, disappointed, tired, and not enthusiastic because they have to return to their daily routine before the holidays.
Anyone can experience this condition and it is generally temporary because it only lasts a few days after the holidays.
Veronika also explained that this condition was triggered by activities carried out during holidays that involved emotion so that it triggers the production of the hormone serotonin or dopamine. When the holidays are over, these hormones are reduced because the activities carried out are different so that they will actually trigger negative emotions.
Symptoms of post holiday blues Reporting from Medical News Today, there are several symptoms of post holiday blues that will appear, such as: Feeling vague anxiety It's easier to feel angry.
Feeling homesick for the holidays you are taking. Having trouble sleeping. Feeling uncomfortable or anxious. These symptoms will gradually improve in a few days.
However, symptoms that get worse or last for a long time can interfere with performance at work or study and interactions with others.
How to deal with post holiday blues According to Veronica, there are several ways to deal with post holiday blues that you can try, such as:
- Start doing activities with light intensity first and only then increase the load of activities that are carried out gradually.
- Get enough sleep at night'
- eating healthy food,
- do regular exercise,
Keep communicating with people you meet during the holidays to increase feelings of comfort. Set schedules or make plans for the next vacation to be carried out, including trying something new.
Knowing what post holiday blues are is very important because this condition can be experienced by anyone and can get worse in some people, such as triggering depression.
For those who experience post holiday blues, it is recommended to do a number of the methods above. However, it is advisable to seek medical help if the above methods do not help and the symptoms are getting worse or last for a long time. [DDHK News]
