{
  "id": 19446382,
  "title": "Loved Diwali, But Need A Holiday From It? Let’s Talk Festival Fatigue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/loved-diwali-but-need-a-holiday-from-it-lets-talk-festival-fatigue",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T04:31:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/loved-diwali-but-need-a-holiday-from-it-lets-talk-festival-fatigue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Diwali celebrations bring joy, but they can also induce a form of exhaustion known as \"festival fatigue.\" Anjali Singh, a media professional, admits she loves the festival but appreciates having a break from the planning and commitments. Even with delivery services making tasks easier, a lingering list of things to do can keep people on edge. Mumbai psychiatrist Dr Harish Shetty attributes this fatigue to shrinking families, increasing expectations, and social pressures. Comparisons on social media and the need to perform well add to the strain, especially when one family member handles all the preparations while the other works. Digital media professional Jalak Gala notes that after a festival filled with activity, the sudden silence can be lonely and disquieting. Dr Prajakta Gupte, a psychiatrist, explains that mental exhaustion can manifest as irritability, difficulty concentrating, poor sleep, and a feeling of being overwhelmed. Recovery should focus on adequate rest, sharing responsibilities, and having space for personal downtime. If symptoms persist or worsen, seeking professional help is advised.",
  "summary": "You enjoyed the lights. You loved meeting everyone. You may even have enjoyed dressing up. But if someone suggests one more gathering, would you rather stay home in your oldest pyjamas? You can love Diwali and still be relieved to have an evening with no plans. Festivals promise food, company and a break from routine. Rest, however, can be surprisingly difficult to fit in. By the time you have…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}