Mark, a dedicated accountant, was pushing himself too hard at work. He started not feeling himself, showing early signs of severe sickness. His face was often white as a sheet, and he lost so much weight that he became incredibly thin, looking like a bag of bones. (97). Thankfully, it wasn't a matter of life and death, but his exhaustion left him as weak as a kitten. To treat his condition, he finally visited a local clinic for a thorough examination. (98). The doctor explained that severe stress was highly harmful and advised him to take a long break. He prescribed some strong medicine that managed to knock him out, leaving him out like a light for a full weekend. The journey to recovery from illness was slow. For the first few days, he felt entirely done in and had to depend on his family to look after him. (99). He realized that focusing on his emotional well-being was crucial, so he began attending counseling sessions to manage his work anxiety. As his strength returned, he decided to take up a light exercise routine. He started walking daily to build endurance rather than trying to bulk up muscles. (100) ____. This gradual approach helped him slowly get back in shape without risking another collapse. Eventually, the doctor gave him a clean bill of health. (101) ____. He is now full of beans and proving to be as tough as nails, promising to stay healthy and maintain a better work-life balance.