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Dividing up your holidays into several periods can help prevent post-holiday syndrome
06-19-2007 · EurekAlert!Psychologists estimate that 35 percent of Spanish workers between 25 and 40 will have to face the syndrome this year. Tiredness, lack of appetite and concentration, irritability, anxiety, sadness and couldn't-care-less attitude are just some of the symptoms of this illness, caused by the end of holidays.
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