Quasi-Medical Conditions

Senioritis

A quasi-medical condition characterized by lack of motivation. Generally occurs during the final years of high school or college, but has been noted in other situations (for example, in the last weeks of a dietetics internship.)

See Wikipedia’s article on senioritis

Burnout

A psychological (aka quasi-medical) condition characterized by lack of interest and long-term exhaustion. Generally related to long-term work stress, but occasionally brought on by having only three weeks in which to complete a three year project.

See Wikipedia’s article on burnout

Last Week’s Panic

An overwhelming and crippling terror brought on by the realization that one has only one week to finish everything that must be done. Often results in restlessness, lack of of focus, overeating, and hours of wasted time.

2 thoughts on “Quasi-Medical Conditions”

  1. On 07.31.09 – 11:48 am
    Banana said:

    Last day!!! And the project is shaping up nicely! Well done, I know that just 2 days ago there was no light at the end of the tunnel, but praise God that eventually all internships must come to an end. Love you!

    Reply

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