Stress-Related Illnesses

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach

• Gastritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
• I heard that John has been diagnosed with gastritis and has to be careful with his diet.
• My stomach has been acting up lately, I think I might have a bit of gastritis.
• Dealing with all the stress at work feels like a constant case of gastritis in my gut.

noun a physical condition caused by extreme stress or anxiety, characterized by weakness, fatigue, and mental exhaustion

• The patient was diagnosed with nervous prostration after experiencing extreme stress and anxiety.
• She had a nervous prostration after the big presentation at work.
• I feel like I'm heading towards a nervous prostration if I don't take a break soon.
• The constant pressure of the job felt like a slow descent into nervous prostration.

noun a term used to describe a phenomenon where individuals experience symptoms of illness during weekends or vacation time, but not during work days

• Leisure sickness is a term used to describe the phenomenon of getting sick during weekends or vacations.
• I always seem to come down with leisure sickness whenever I finally have time off work.
• I swear, every time I plan a fun trip, I end up with leisure sickness and have to cancel.
• For some people, leisure sickness is a sign of their body's need to slow down and relax.