A health expert has explained the reasons behind the ‘let-down effect’ when on holiday, and steps you can take to manage stress in your daily life
As people count down the days till they jet off somewhere nice and hot, the preparation is real for planning to relax by a pool and do nothing for a while.
If it feels like you suddenly get unwell when you finally hit the pause button, you’re not imagining it – there’s even a medical term for it. "When the body is used to functioning on high levels of [stress hormones] cortisol and adrenaline and they suddenly decrease, our immune system is exposed and then we’re prone to minor infections and excessive tiredness.
The ‘let-down effect’ can strike after a brief period of intense stress, like when you are packing for a holiday and have to get everyone organised, or when you've had a stressful week at work before jetting off.What's the deal with stress hormones? Stress hormones serve an essential purpose, and we do need them to function, so it's not always bad news.
Top Health Stories Today Stress hormones also play a role in regulating inflammation, metabolising nutrients, and aiding immune function, sleep and energy. But ideally, they wouldn’t stay at raised levels for too long. Can you avoid the 'let-down effect'? Dr Hussain says: "You can try to lessen the impact of the ‘let-down effect’ by de-stressing slowly. Instead of crashing and burning, try to maintain a bit of activity on the holiday or some degree of exercise, such that there’s not a massive decrease in stress hormone levels, meaning you can allow the body to acclimatise slowly."
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