Hospital Lists 8 Warning Signs of Hurry Sickness
Phetchavej Hospital and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation have outlined eight warning signs of 'Hurry Sickness,' a stress condition driven by constant urgency, computer work, and social media addiction. The condition weakens immunity, disrupts sleep, and damages relationships. Experts recommend five practical fixes, including slower morning routines, meditation, and pausing before reacting to notifications.
Rushing through everything until you become hot-tempered, getting annoyed when others move slowly — let's check ourselves against eight behaviors that signal 'Hurry Sickness.' Learn how to reset your life pace and reduce stress before it damages your health.
Ever feel like you do everything fast, hate waiting, or get irritated by people who move slower than you? Today we'll help you examine your own habits.
These symptoms create 'Hurry Sickness,' a result of working with computers and often affecting those addicted to social media.
Hurry Sickness puts you in a constant state of urgency, damaging both physical and mental health. Chronic stress weakens the immune system, disrupts sleep, and can ruin relationships due to mood swings — turning you into a 'hot-tempered person' before you realize it.
Check 8 behaviors that risk Hurry Sickness: 1. Abnormally irritable, complaining about everything around you. 2. Overly sensitive — even tiny things make you annoyed. 3. Try to stay calm and slow down, but can't stay still for long. 4. Constantly looking for something to do. 5. Numb to your surroundings. 6. Unable to prioritize in life. 7. No time for yourself, or neglecting yourself excessively. 8. Isolating yourself, no relationships with people around you.
5 ways to fix the behavior and avoid Hurry Sickness: 1. Spend more time in your morning routine — reduce phone use before bed, wake up, shower, dress, eat breakfast. 2. If you have an appointment, leave early enough to arrive a bit ahead of time. 3. Try serious meditation or activities that calm the mind. 4. Plan for the future with a broader perspective. 5. Don't rush through life — give yourself time, like counting 1-5 before picking up your phone, no need to reply to notifications instantly.
Also, try to take real, full rest — don't think about things that haven't happened yet. This reduces irritability and keeps waiting from becoming torture.
Source: Phetchavej Hospital, Thai Health Promotion Foundation.
