Causes Of Post Power Syndrome And The Haunting Impact Of Health

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YOGYAKARTA - Have you heard the term "Post power syndrome This psychological condition is common and is often experienced by those who have held important positions or have great power.

"It's a psychological reaction for people who lose power suddenly, let's talk more about post power syndrome, symptoms, causes, and how to deal with it."

Reporting from the Prodia Digital page, simply put, Post Power Syndrome or post-power syndrome is an emotion experienced by a person after they are no longer in power.

The term "governing" refers to work positions, major responsibilities, or completing important tasks. People suffering from this syndrome show a number of signs or symptoms.

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Here are some symptoms of post-power syndrome:

Post-power syndrome itself is very common in the elderly who have retired from their careers.

This syndrome is caused because after years of busyness with work routines (providing direction or orders, and having a big responsibility) then the sufferer no longer has the "power" to do so.

Because they can't do many tasks every day, individuals who suffer from this condition feel unnecessary and depressed.

It is possible that there are some younger people suffering from post-power syndrome. As a result, it is very important for you to understand the impact of this post-power syndrome.

The first thing to understand is related to the profession that affects this syndrome. Work has many meanings and significances for a person, for example to find a person's life goals.

For some people, the moment after retirement will cause "emptyness", as if there is no more purpose. This is one reason for a decline in mental health.

Meanwhile, other external factors can also increase the possibility of a decline in mental health. One example is the loss of a partner, living alone in old age, financial limitations, and physical or health limitations.

Then the impact of this syndrome on mental health can begin with feelings of sadness, stress, prolonged anxiety, and increase to depression. According to one study, one in three retirees suffers from depression.

Post-power syndrome, which causes depression, can also have an impact on your physical health. Meanwhile, depression will change your habits and lifestyle.

According to findings from a study in China, weight and the Body Mass Index (BMI) increased for people with post-power syndrome, (especially among men, according to data).

Upon these findings, it is believed that the decline in fitness levels occurs as a result of a decrease in motivation to engage in physical activities such as regular exercise. However, due to a lack of understanding of a healthy lifestyle, this condition is said to be more common in those with low education.

In addition, increasing weight and BMI can also increase the risk of obesity. As you know, obesity is a risk factor for a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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