Advanced stages of 'Monday syndrome' could cause depression

After enjoying the weekend resting and taking care of all personal affairs aside from work, people generally find it hard to return to the daily grind of work on Monday morning.

Having a "case of the Mondays" may seem laughable but it can bring more problems than you might think. Known as "Monday Syndrome," the most common symptoms are fatigue, dizziness, abdominal distention, shortened attention span and loss of appetite. Erol Özmen of Manisa Celal Bayar University Psychiatry Department said that "Monday Syndrome" can cause depression and anxiety and even cardiovascular disease as it progresses. Özmen said that people with worrisome tendencies are more prone to "Monday Syndrome" and its negative effects. "If measurements are not taken beforehand, the condition may turn into a more serious problem," Özmen further noted.

In order to relieve the symptoms of "Monday Syndrome," you may want to try to keep yourself calm as much as possible, arrange your work flow in a well-planned manner, always trying to complete the taskat hand before going on your weekend vacation, spending some time in the sun to stimulate the body and encourage the secretion of positive hormones, and regular exercise. Communicating with friends and colleagues on a regular basis will also enhance your work efficiency. Various yoga postures, and meditation techniques have also been developed specifically for working people, and are recommended.