More young people take long breaks from work

Stress relief: A file photo of office workers during their lunch break in Singapore. Official figures show the number of people taking breaks between jobs has been around 20% over the past four years. — AFP

SINGAPORE: Overwhelmed with stress, a 35-year-old media professional struggled to sleep, lost his appetite and frequently had nightmares about work.

He was sometimes so overcome with anxiety that he was unable to even enjoy the company of family and friends.