Fatigue that doesn't go away after the holidays, is it because of this?

Oct 17, 2025

Fatigue that doesn't go away after the holidays, is it because of this?
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After the long holiday, everyone stretches for a day or two. The problem is that the fatigue does not disappear even after enduring 'It will be okay after a few days'. If you don't feel refreshed even if you sleep enough, and if you are exhausted after light activities, and your concentration on work or study is significantly reduced, it is necessary to suspect chronic fatigue syndrome beyond simple holiday sequelae.

The aftereffects of the holiday are usually recovered in around a week due to irregular sleep and meal times, heavy drinking and overeating, long-distance travel, and temporary deterioration in condition caused by housework. On the other hand, chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by fatigue lasting more than six months without any clear cause, worsening symptoms after activities, and repeated sleep that is not refreshing even when sleeping. In some cases, dizziness, increased heart rate, and decreased memory and concentration may be accompanied.

After the holiday, self-check is required if the condition 'recovery curve' is not visible for days after the holiday. It is necessary to return to the pre-holiday lifestyle. First, correct your sleep. It keeps the quality of sleep at night by reducing bedtime and weather time differences on weekdays and weekends and limiting naps to short. It is also forbidden to continue excessive exercise by being greedy.




Professor Kim Yang-hyun of the Department of Family Medicine at Korea University Anam Hospital said, `Although fatigue after the holidays usually improves when the rhythm of life is restored, it can be seen as a sign of chronicity if the fatigue continues to the extent that it interferes with one's daily life even after a certain period of time, and key signs such as worsening after activities, non-recovery sleep, and cognitive and autonomic nervous symptoms overlap"Daily sunlight exposure and nighttime artificial light blocking rearrange the circadian rhythm, and light exercise can help restore vitality." he advised.

If symptoms such as fatigue or poor concentration persist even with improved lifestyle habits, it is advisable to visit a medical institution to check the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome. It is recommended to check the presence or absence of causative diseases through basic blood tests such as anemia, thyroid dysfunction, liver function, kidney function, blood sugar, vitamin D, and iron status. In addition, it is necessary to check for sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, and drug side effects.

Professor Kim Yang-hyun explained that "The long-term fatigue may be chronic fatigue syndrome, but it is often the cause of other diseases that cause fatigue." If fatigue persists, it is recommended to visit a medical institution that can conduct appropriate tests as soon as possible to identify the cause of the disease and detect it early," he said.






Fatigue that doesn't go away after the holidays, is it because of this?
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.