a way of behaving in which someone does everything in a rush because they always feel stressed and anxious about not having enough time to get everything done

hurry sickness noun [U]
UK /ˈ hʌ r. i. sɪ k. nə s/ US /ˈ hɝ ː. i. sɪ k. nə s/

“If you find yourself treating even small, everyday tasks like shopping, eating or driving as a race, and any delay causes feelings of anxiety, you might be dealing with hurry sickness, ” said Lee Chambers, an environmental psychologist and well-being consultant … When you’re dealing with hurry sickness, there never seems to be enough hours in a day to accomplish what you need to do. And no matter how much you get done, you always feel like you’re playing catch-up.
[huffingtonpost. co. uk, 26 April 2021]

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