'Leisure Sickness' Hits Perfectionists in the First Week of Holiday

So-called leisure sickness is a phenomenon in which workaholics and perfectionists develop physical symptoms — headaches, fatigue, infections — precisely when they begin to rest. The body, conditioned to constant stress, reacts adversely to a sudden drop in activity. Experts say gradual winding down, rather than an abrupt stop, is the key to effective recovery.