20/12/2025
Detty December Can Strangle Your Health; Take Caution.
All work and no play, they say, makes Jack a dull boy, that is one of the reasons detty December was formed, for premium fun.
Detty December, which typically runs from December 6 to 31, sometimes spilling over into January, is a time of excess in Nigeria, with nonstop activities and plenty of naira, the local currency, being splashed around with a lot of delicacy to choose from. Detty means “dirty,” slang for letting loose and that’s precisely what happens. There are festivals, concerts, star-studded events, pop-up markets, beach parties, and weddings all happening back to back, with each event competing to be bigger, flashier, and more memorable than the last.
While having fun, it’s important to know that certain habits can cause harm to our health or may influence how we feel, even if it’s for a day or two. Let’s take a look at those habits;
Overeating 🍝
This is the queen mother of the bad holiday habits (food). Overeating has its consequences. For more details, read here. People with ulcers, hypertension, diabetes, and other illnesses have to take caution during this period on their choice of food to avoid being strangled by detty December.
Drinking of Alcohol 🍺
The holiday season is associated with a significant increase in alcohol consumption and related problems, from Short-Term Effects like Hangover to Long-Term Effects that might affect your organs.
Overspending and Debt 💵
When you don’t plan or have a particular amount set aside for spending, there is a high tendency that you will overspend and fall into debt. To have premium fun, you have to spend. So plan and spend wisely while having fun, or else you might run into depression and might have high blood pressure because of overthinking.
Neglecting sleep/routine can negatively affect your physical and mental health.
Let’s look at the good side of detty December. 🤩
oh yes, there will be a lot of dancing, which is good for your health (you burn calories and allows adequate blood flow in your body), bonding with friends and family 👪 (elevating your love hormone “oxytocin”).
We all know anything done in excess can have an adverse effect on your health, in as much as you want to have premium fun, don’t forget to know when to stop or reduce your activities, enjoy treats but balance them with fiber-rich foods (veggies) and hydrate, Limit phone time and step away from social media when it makes you feel bad.
What is a detty December if you can’t see a glorious new year?
