This is Pilar’s hangover and how to deal with it

The fireworks that painted the sky of Zaragoza this Sunday put an end to the celebrations that children and adults enjoyed with walks, concerts, chicks, big heads and dinners with family and friends, making the saying theirs. “Let’s eat, drink, dance and enjoy, because the end of the world is coming.”

For this reason, this Monday is more Monday than any other Monday of the year in the capital of Aragon and medical workers are already preparing for continuous drip treatment of patients who come into their offices seeking medications for bouts of flu, colds and gastroenteritis. “These days it’s starting to get cold and, In many cases, this takes us by surprise because we leave the house early in the morning and return very late. This week’s consultation will include taking part in the first cases of a typical cold or flu. Episodes that coincide with any infectious process of mild or moderate severity in chronic patients,” points out Fernando Gasca, family physician at the Puerta del Carmen Medical Center in Zaragoza.

Dr. Gasca assures that also There may be cases of gastroenteritis and other gastric processes caused by culinary excesses of Pilar. eating at odd times, in excess, or eating things we don’t usually eat. AND tired, very tired.

“In these last days it is extremely important Try to restore normal sleep and eating patterns by eating a varied diet and drinking plenty of fluids.. It is also important to exercise. There is no need to go to the gym, just walking, biking or going to the pool,” he clarifies, remembering that the bulk of patients who come to the office due to the ravages of the holidays, we should add “Neighbors who always wait for Pilar to finish so they can resume their health activities. Many are now finishing their stay in cities or on the beach and returning,” he says.

Psychological problems

In other cases Post-holiday depression is not physical, It is also a mental phenomenon, mainly in the case of people with addictions, such as alcohol or drugs, and that in those days they had much more opportunity to fall into temptation. “There will likely be an increase in addictions due to all the external stimuli received, including cases of gaming disorders. After all, these are the days when you spend more time outside, in contact with many people. We get a lot of external incentives.” points out Alejandra García Pueyo, a psychologist at the Professional Psychological College of Aragon, who insists on contacting a professional whenever the problem gets worse.

“It is likely that there will be an increase in addictions due to all the external stimuli received, including cases of gaming disorders.”

A situation that can be complicated in psychiatric patients due to the stress of these days or problems relating to relationships. “There are people for whom it is almost impossible to participate in any activity or social event. In these cases, it is important to seek help from a mental health professional as soon as possible to develop coping tools or assess whether they may need help. pharmacological assistance. The problem is that avoidance makes the problem worse and feeds it over time. therefore, having psychological or psychiatric support and assistance can prevent the problem from developing further,” says Daniel Vicente, director of the Psychiatric Medical Center of Zaragoza.

The face of sadness

Another hero of the coming days will be the sadness that may engulf some people, especially children and teenagers who have the most holidays and They may experience everything with greater intensity. “In this case, we cannot talk about depression or other pathologies, because There are very few days. The number of consultations does not usually increase after the Pilar holiday, which usually occurs around Christmas or late summer. The boys soon regain their rhythm and in most cases they return to normal immediately,” Pueyo says.

To avoid greater evil, Pueyo advises parents “Just a little more patience. Before we know it, the boys will be getting into the swing of things this week. Today, Monday, it’s better for them to go to bed early and recuperate.”