{"id":7504,"date":"2026-09-30T13:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T13:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/?p=7504"},"modified":"2026-09-30T21:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T21:11:33","slug":"anxiety-syndrome-after-returning-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/sindrome-pos-ferias-ansiedade-no-regresso-ao-trabalho\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-holiday syndrome: anxiety upon returning to work"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Returning from vacation isn\u2019t always easy. Fatigue, irritability, difficulty sleeping, disinterest, or anxiety can arise in the first few days of returning to routine. Most of the time, these are temporary. But sometimes they can also be a sign that there\u2019s something about the relationship with work or the pace of life that deserves closer scrutiny.<\/p>\n

Returning from vacation involves a sudden change in rhythm.<\/p>\n

For a few days or weeks, there is usually more freedom to choose hours, to rest, to be with other people, to spend time away from home, or simply to do less. Then, almost simultaneously, the alarm clock, commitments, messages to be answered, meetings, travel, and the organization of family life return.<\/p>\n

It is understandable that the body and mind need some time to adjust.<\/p>\n

In the early days, some people experience increased fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep patterns, decreased motivation, or a feeling of sadness associated with the end of the holidays. This experience is often referred to as the post-holiday syndrome, although it does not correspond to a formal clinical diagnosis.<\/p>\n

A phase of transition<\/h4>\n

The discomfort that may arise upon returning to work does not necessarily mean that there is a psychological problem or that the person is dissatisfied with their profession.<\/p>\n

Often, it is simply a response to change.<\/p>\n

We have moved from a period of greater autonomy and less pressure to a daily routine structured by schedules, responsibilities, and demands. Even when we enjoy our work, this transition can require a few days of adaptation.<\/p>\n

Among the most frequent signs may be:<\/p>\n