I'm not trying to be a grinch or anything — but without fail, every year after Christmas, I've gotten sick as soon as all the holiday festivities have wrapped. And I'm not the only editor to complain! Just when I've willed myself through a demanding and stressful season of buying gifts, navigating family debates, and finally finding the time to relax, I fall ill. Well, not this time (fingers crossed!). Taking matters into our own hands, we asked the experts whether our post-holiday sickness was just unlucky or if there was more behind the pattern of sickness. According to doctors, it's called the "letdown effect," a common phenomenon after periods of high stress. Read on to learn about this happiness-busting malady from medical experts, including how to finally mitigate its effects. |
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