Rest should be a time to recharge, but for many people who are addicted to work, sitting still makes them feel insecure and worried, according to indianexpress.
This condition is called lethal illness, a concept that is increasingly receiving attention in modern society.
Clinical psychologist Mehezabin Dordi ( Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India) said that symptoms of bedriddenness can manifest themselves in physical forms such as headaches, fatigue, muscle pain or through psychological effects such as stress and insecurity, even when the patient is not working.
The pressure to stay connected to work continuously, the obsession with performance makes many people unable to truly relax, even when they are away from the office.
Unlike the feeling of FOMO (fear of missing out), lethargy comes with more obvious symptoms and has a profound impact on both mental and physical health.
"Dive in work to create monotony. To get rid of this, you need to focus your mind on other activities such as listening to music, practicing yoga, exercising or nurturing a healthy hobby, recommends therapist Roshan Mansukhani.
Psychologists also offer many solutions to help deal with this condition:
Set boundaries: Limit email or social media checking related to overtime work.
Practice mindfulness: Meditation, deep breathing, or muscle relaxation help maintain presence and reduce anxiety.
Strengthen your day off: Arrange a gentle schedule to maintain a sense of control.
Build entertainment routine: Make relaxation a part of your daily life.
Practice positive thinking: Replace guilt at rest with balanced, practical thinking.
Experts emphasize that activating a continuous working regime is a characteristic of modern culture.
When the line between work and personal life is erased, it becomes difficult to completely separate from work. Feeling guilty at rest is one of the reasons for maintaining this vicious cycle.
Learning to rest properly not only helps regenerate energy but is also the key to protecting mental and physical health.
For those who are addicted to work, overcoming the "dingly disease" is a necessary journey to balance and live healthier.
