I’m sure it’s not called this is other parts of the world. But it’s that feeling of stress and dread that ruins a perfectly good Sunday afternoon. It’s just lunchtime here. I’m really starting to stress about the work week. I start training 2 new people tomorrow and that takes up most of my day, yet I still have my work to do. And my depression has been so bad I struggle to get through a regular workday. Training is apt to take at least 2 weeks.
I’m trying to focus on the present and not stress so much about tomorrow, but struggling with that. How do you relax and enjoy your Sundays? (Assuming you start back to work on Mondays.)
I have this feeling too pretty often. Sometimes, when I know that the week will be tough, I only sit on my couch and kinda wait for monday to arrive. I can’t enjoy anything then.
Today I had the same feeling, but instead of letting my thoughts go downhill I went out. I enjoyed the sunny day, made delicious food, now I’m sitting here watching Pirates of the Caribbean.
In 3 hours it’s bedtime and yes, I’m a little nervous.
But: tomorrow didn’t happen yet. We’re here in the present. Overthinking what could happen doesn’t help at all. And often things don’t become as horrible as we think they will.
You can’t change what’s coming, so why worry.
I try to live those sentences I wrote, sometimes I can, sometimes not.
Hey Karen I know the term you are referring to and I call it Sunday Blues. It is the anxiety of the coming week and panic that sets in about all the things I have to do that week and the things I must complete to be ready for the week ahead. But then I slow down and remember…one day at a time. Dont worry about tomorrow today. Just get through today. Put on some soothing music. Light a candle. Go for a walk. Something that brings you back to now. Have something nutricious to eat and pack yourself a nice lunch for tomorrow. Ensure you keep yourself hydrated today. Get your clothes together for tomorrow. Anything that will make the morning easier. Go to bed early. You can do this Karen. Get through today so you can get through tomorrow when it comes. One day at a time.
Ree
Maybe do a list of the positive things tomorrow may bring rather than focusing on the negatives, if you think negatively thats probably what youl get, try and turn that on its head…i can see 1 straight away …the fact that you are skilled enough to have the privilage to train 2 new people! Start trying to look through the clouds for silver linings because they are there
I do appreciate that they trust me to train the new people. I’ve trained half the department. I’ve enjoyed the training in the past. I’m mostly worried about the current state of my mental health. I’ll actually have to shower and wash my hair in the morning and change out of my pjs. It’s all remote via zoom, but have to look respectable.
I was just having the same feeling. What makes me feel better is Reminding myself that I’m sober . Can you imagine how much worse the feeling would be if I got messed up all weekend? I’ve done that and the Sundays were way way worse. You got this!
Glad for this thread. I miss 3 day weekends but assume ill be back to sunday scaries now.
Today ive been paralyzed. I pulled all the things out of my closet and am going to organize them. My cat loves her winter bed i pulled out for her. She went immediately inside and is kneading.
Going to light a candle, put some music on, and do one final push so I can at least feel im starting the week right.
In Japan there is a TV program that has run for years called Sazae san on Sunday early evening. Japanese people call that feeling Sazae san syndrome.
Mondays are my least favorite classes. They don’t give a crap about English and just want to chat about their weekends. I try to adjust my attitude. And reduce expectations.
Thank you so much for this post. I feel it. It looks like a lot of us are feeling it. Could it also be the change of seasons? Daylight savings/US? Three day weekend? Whatever it is I really feel it. We all do. But one thing we all have in common is we didn’t abuse ourselves all weekend. I’m just sitting here just imagining what I would be feeling like if I got hammered all weekend. But tomorrow morning, the sun will rise, we will have our coffee, and everybody have a great Monday! Lol
Yes, I had Sunday scaries the last three years of my job that would creep into Saturday. I quit that job when I got sober and took a different role with no stress. Never been better.
I find Sundays to be a chance to mentally prepare for the week. I prep meals, clean beds and bathrooms and finished the day with a nice long bath, candle light and music. These things bring me joy and help me feel in control for the week ahead. Music has been key for me lately. It can turn an anxious mood into a happy one with just the right song.
Hi @KarenKW I truly hope your day of training went well. I have been thinking of you. Today is tuesday but is technically my sunday as I work Wednesdays and Thursdays 12 hour shifts. It is only 2 days but they are full on days. Thank you for starting this thread. It is helping me and others cope with a set of experiences on a day of the week that are a trigger for most of us.
Hi @ReeBee28 ,
Training went well. I’m just exhausted mentally. It’s hard forcing a smile and being “on” that much of the day. I’m done with that part for today. Now I’m trying to a get the rest of my work done.
I appreciate you checking in especially knowing that you’ve got a lot on your plate right now. Hang in there!
Sunday evening here. Anxiety is awful and I’m close to panic. I actually not too stressed about work tomorrow. Our new person is mostly trained so I’ll have less work going forward. I’m just struggling to get through the evening. Can’t get interested in anything to help pass the time.
Mine has pretty much been cured in sobriety.