Karoshi Syndrome

Karoshi Syndrome is a condition that arises from overworking to the point of severely affecting one’s health, especially in societies where heavy workloads are common, such as in Japan. The term "Karoshi" in Japanese literally means "death from overwork." This condition occurs when a person experiences prolonged periods of high stress from working without adequate rest or proper health care, potentially leading to fatal outcomes like sudden heart attacks or strokes.

The primary causes of Karoshi Syndrome stem from excessive workloads, lack of rest, accumulated stress, and an imbalance between work and personal life.

Here are 8 common symptoms that may indicate someone is suffering from Karoshi Syndrome:

1. Constant Worry About Work
   Even during sleep, they dream about work. They are constantly stressed about work, always thinking about how to manage tasks, solve problems, or plan better to meet deadlines. Work thoughts dominate their mind, leaving little room for anything else.
2. Working Excessively and Continuously Without Rest
   They work long hours, often staying up all night, or pulling multiple all-nighters.
3. Arriving at Work Early and Leaving Very Late
   They arrive before anyone else and continue working until late at night or even the next morning. There's no sense of happiness in what they do, and they have to force themselves to go to work every day because the workload never seems to end.
4. Feeling Guilty About Taking Time Off
   These individuals feel so responsible for their work that even when they’re sick, they refuse to take leave, dragging their worn-out bodies to the office.
5. Working Under High Pressure
   They face constant stress and endure high pressure every day, which is a significant contributor to Karoshi Syndrome.
6. Severely Deteriorating Sleep Quality
   They find it difficult to sleep, feeling constantly tense and alert. When they do manage to sleep, it’s shallow and filled with nightmares. Upon waking, they may suffer from headaches and feel unrested, leading to irritability and a lack of energy throughout the day. This creates a vicious cycle that repeats night after night.
7. Constant Fatigue
   Their work consumes a tremendous amount of physical and mental energy, and even on days off, they still feel exhausted, fatigued, and stressed. Especially on Sunday nights, they may experience anxiety about the upcoming Monday, not wanting to return to work. This may also indicate they are experiencing "Sunday night syndrome."
8. Feeling Like There’s Never Enough Time to Do What They Truly Want
   They dedicate almost all their time to work, neglecting personal dreams, passions, and life goals.

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