Keypoint:
work hard until death It is an exaggeration in the current situation where everyone has to struggle to make a living. Because everything in life is driven by money. The more money you want, the more work you’ll have to do. Check for warning signs that indicate there is a problem with Work-Life Balance. Work hard until your body protests and asks for rest. and do not have to risk various diseases that will occur until death The way to prevent depression, heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, karachi and many other diseases caused by work is to relax, not stress, and regularly explore your body and mind. and should have regular health checks
Current work, whether it’s ‘work from home, work from anywhere, going into the office or Hybrid working Going to the office and working anywhere makes you work harder than before. The more work from home, work from anywhere that many people say is comfortable, working at home or Work from anywhere It became like having to work 24 hours a day.
Today’s society is changing rapidly. and more chaotic than ever before The struggle to survive has become more intense to the point where “money” has become an important factor in living. Makes everyone in life have to work harder to earn money to spend. And of course, the more money you need, the more work you need to do. To the point that some people may accidentally work too hard, get little rest, and neglect to take care of their own health.
According to a recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labor Organization, people who work more than 54 hours per week are at risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
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Danger signs warning of work-life balance problems
‘Krungthep Turakij’ has compiled ‘danger signs that warn you that you are having Work-Life Balance Problems and working too hard’ are as follows
1. Not able to concentrate on work Unable to focus on work for long periods of time like before
2. Mood swings, sometimes angry, sometimes gone, sometimes good, sometimes bad, or suddenly irritated at a co-worker who does something unusual, even though he never did before. Until making other people feel bad as well
3. Isolate myself, I don’t want to associate with anyone. Even though before he was a fun and cheerful person both with co-workers and family members But it turned out that he wanted to be alone. I don’t want to talk to anyone. Tired of talking to other people? When people come to talk, they feel irritated and don’t want to talk.
4. Feel more guilty about work not completed. Work that was once completed on time began to fall behind more and more. Work that used to be good is not as good as before. Even though you put in the same effort, it gets worse. Not reaching the set goal Until I felt worse and worse and blamed myself more and more.
5. Sick more often, whether it be migraine headaches, stomach pain, back pain, body pain, eye pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, office syndrome, etc.
6. You stop caring or not caring about yourself. Don’t give importance to yourself. Not taking care of yourself
7. You don’t sleep on time. Many people may not be able to sleep. or the amount of work is too much Make the time that is worth resting, you have to sit and work. and turn to sleeping pills, antidepressants, or alcohol when they feel overwhelmed.
8. You eat at irregular times or eat less than usual. have anorexia no fun or the joy of eating
9. You’re not exercising enough. Tiredness from work and stress can make many people People neglecting to exercise health care
10. You don’t care or value the relationship. or even frequently missing important appointments
Diseases that come from working hard
‘Overwork death’ doesn’t happen overnight. The dangers of gradually This creep makes many people overlook it.health problemsYou can go, but the symptoms are different. These things happen to our body. Whether it’s brain fatigue high blood pressure Fatigue and headaches are actually warning signs that it’s time to turn our attention to our health.
However, too much work has been involved in many deaths. Until it was prescribed as a type of disease called ‘Karoshi Syndrome’ or overwork disease until leading to death Because he worked hard until his body was too tired to bear it.
Although many people may not have reached this stage yet, it is true. However, there may be certain signs that appear repeatedly and affect work. It could also be that you’re just too tired from work.
Psychologist Adam Borland has compared this kind of action. It’s like we keep trying to drive our car. The fuel tank is almost empty. Which if we look at it in the long term Nothing is worth exchanging for.
Working people must be careful. Because if you work too hard These diseases can come and go.
Office Syndrome
It is caused by the behavior of most working people. who have to sit and work in front of a computer screen for a long time Without moving to change posture Causes muscles to feel tight. and muscle inflammation
One-sided headache, throbbing pain, sometimes so painful that you can’t do anything. Plus I have nausea. Vomiting included caused by stress Anxiety, excitement, fatigue, exhaustion, not getting enough rest. which all come from hard work.
Sitting and working for many hours a day causes the body to burn less food. and may lead to other diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
I have a problem with my eyesight.
Sitting in front of a computer for too long It can cause vision problems such as dry eyes, headaches, neck and shoulders, and may cause blurred vision. If left for a long time, it will cause the eyes to deteriorate faster than they should.
acid reflux
due to hard work Makes you eat food at irregular times Eat in a hurry Including liking to eat very spicy, very sour foods, oily foods, fried foods, or soft drinks, all of which can cause acid reflux disease.
Stress in the stomach
When stress occurs The brain stimulates the stomach to secrete more gastric juice than normal. until causing irritation and eventually results in you having stomach disease
multiple sclerosis
from statistical data Multiple sclerosis is a disease close to working age women. Especially those aged 20 – 40 years. If it is severe, they will lose movement of their body and may suffer from paralysis.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure As most office workers frequently face pressure. This disease is also an important cause of stroke, paralysis, paralysis, and kidney failure. According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that by 2025 there will be 1.56 billion people with high blood pressure.
Diabetes
Many people like to eat dessert when they feel stressed or tired. Because it makes you feel more energetic. But eating dessert too often Until the sugar level in the bloodstream is too high. Your heart will work harder and become resistant to insulin. Source of sugar control The horror of this disease It depends on the symptoms of the disease spreading to different parts of the body, such as diabetic retinopathy. And when the body is injured It can stop the bleeding and make the wound heal slowly.
Heart disease
Working hard can be one of the reasons why many people don’t have time to take care of themselves. Not exercising regularly Including choosing food that emphasizes convenience and speed. This may be a high-fat food. or eating food to your liking that has strong flavours. together with a little rest May result in heart disease occurring during working age.
Cystitis
The cause is frequent urinary retention. Drinking less water or choosing to drink other types of water Instead of drinking plain water These behaviors may result in cystitis.
Be careful of depression that comes from working hard.
Dr. Chawit Tanveerachaisakul Geriatric Psychiatrist Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, said work is one of the main causes of stress. Working can be stressful, especially during work from home because you often work irregular hours. It has a negative effect on mental health and can lead to depression.
Warning signs of depression
Feeling increasingly anxious when dealing with work in stressful situations Thinking about work all the time even when you’re not at work, bored with work, not satisfied with the work you do. Feeling sad or having no time left for other activities (continuing for a long time) Feeling not as interested in work as before feel hopeless Lack of concentration on work Less attention to work There are more errors in work, headaches, absenteeism or lateness, wanting to quit work or going home early on a regular basis. Decreased ability to control emotions, feeling easily irritated lower tolerance have problems with sleeping having to rely on sleeping pills Or drink alcohol to help you sleep.
How to prevent depression at work
Set clear working hours In order not to affect your personal time, exercise, find other activities to do. and get enough rest Chat with co-workers Divide responsibilities Try new activities, meet new people, accept what has happened. Adjust your thoughts and your work that some things are structural problems that may in fact be difficult to solve. And if you feel that your life is affected too much It is recommended to consult a psychiatrist.
Behavior-Symptoms Indicates that there is a risk of developing Karoshi.
Working hard brings many illnesses. Working too hard can make us sick. Because when you work too hard Our body will become weaker. make bacteria which is the cause of various illnesses Can enter the body easily
Especially in the workplace, which is a source of various types of germs. in one place, with the symptoms of Toxic building disease Including fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, nasal congestion, coughing, sneezing, and itchy rashes. Irritating to the eyes and has abnormalities in the sense of smell And if neglected for a long time, it will also make the symptoms more severe.
Karoshi Syndrome or the condition of being worked to death
It is a condition caused by working hard for a long time. The body doesn’t get enough rest. Stress accumulates. Stimulates the brain to release catecholamine hormones. (Catecholamine) and the hormone cortisol (Cortisol) come out in the blood. The high levels of these hormones in the blood all the time. Will cause high blood pressure. High blood fat levels high blood sugar levels The arteries become thick and narrow. Causes cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease (overworked related cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease) which can lead to death.
Behaviors that indicate a risk of developing karoshi.
Working overtime for a long time, starting work early, returning home late, stressed from work Thinking obsessively about work There is no time to think about anything else. Work with high pressure There is no opportunity to take leave from work or cannot take leave from work. No time to rest No time to exercise Not having time for yourself and those around you such as family and friends, unable to sleep, not sleeping well, waking up in the middle of the night, thinking about work until you put it into dreams. Feeling weak, no energy
Debilitating stress Working too hard can lead toStressful moodIt comes to us, and those stresses can cause effects on the body such as headaches, fatigue, nausea, and anger. Stress also reduces work efficiency.
Prevention of karosis
Don’t work too hard. While working, you should take breaks from time to time. You should not bring work home to do if it is not necessary. Set aside time to relax and do activities you like, such as traveling, watching movies, listening to music, planting trees, and doing activities with family members. meet friends Get enough sleep, about 8 hours a day. If you can’t sleep, you should consult a doctor. Eat nutritious food Exercise regularly Regular annual health check If necessary You may consider changing to work that is appropriate and not too heavy.
‘Rest’ to the fullest, ‘not stressed’ will help increase work efficiency better and achieve more potential than before. This is the best way to help everyone. In addition, to observe our bodies better is to explore our bodies. and mind always, or try practicing yoga Because both of these things will allow you to explore yourself from head to toe. Are you experiencing pain in any part of your body in particular? So that we can take care of ourselves properly.
When you know the dangers of working hard Hopefully, all working age people will change their behavior. Take care of your physical health. more of one’s own mind Work for a good, happy quality of life, not work to earn money to maintain yourself.
refer : Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society ,Phyathai Hospital ,Synphaet Hospital ,Bangkok Hospital
2023-09-12 08:29:00
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