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a term used to describe a phenomenon where individuals experience symptoms of illness during weekends or vacation time, but not during work days
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Leisure sickness is a term used to describe the phenomenon of getting sick during weekends or vacations.
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I always seem to come down with leisure sickness whenever I finally have time off work.
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I swear, every time I plan a fun trip, I end up with leisure sickness and have to cancel.
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For some people, leisure sickness is a sign of their body's need to slow down and relax.