The Weekend

[Olinick]

It is the weekend and the same thing is happening. The anxiety and depression revs up more on the weekend when I don't have enough to keep me busy. Actually I do have enough to keep me busy but I find myself too tired to get myself to do the things I enjoy or need to do. Then I get mad at myself for not doing anything and that makes the anxiety and depression even worse. By Sunday afternoon the anxiety gets really bad because I haven't gotten enough work done for Monday, then the worry kicks in, etc. I know I should do things like get the dog out for a long walk, get chores done but nothing gets accomplished. I am hoping by being in this group I can start to turn my weekends around. Maybe I won't feel so alone in dealing with everything.

[GemBec]

Hi, I can completely relate to what you posted. I too can't wait for the weekend to arrive then I don't want to do anything. I often have anxiety about leaving my home so that makes things worse. I make a to do list and try to force myself to do it. I have two small dogs and one thing I do no matter how I feel is to take them for at least a 30 min walk each day. (weather permitting of course) I tell myself it is not the dog's fault and once I get out and start walking I often feel good. Just being out is nice. The actual walking really does help.

I also allow myself time to just be. I don't get upset with myself for doing anything. The weekend is for relaxing so relax. I think if you set a specific time frame like Sat morning to get whatever you "have" to do done then you can do nothing it might help. Also, maybe schedule in some time to color, watch a movie, rearrange your closet etc. This will make you feel you are doing something.

Overall, I think unless doing nothing is harming you or your job in some way just relax and do what you want when you want. Hope my post helps

[Olinick in reply to GemBec]

Thanks so much for your reply. It is so true about it not being the dog's fault so that could be more motivation for me to get him out for a good long walk. I do have to get work done for my job but if I get out and go for a walk that should help me to get more work done and allow myself time to just sit and read a book without feeling anxious.

[GemBec in reply to Olinick]

Good luck and remember when you are out walking do something with your mind. My therapist suggested finding five things you can see, four things you can hear, three things you can touch, two things you can smell and one thing you could eat. Might help I often do this

[Hidden]

That is very relatable.. I think maybe we put too much pressure on ourselves.. i know I certainly do x

Recently I’ve started to have just one ‘to do’ thing to do everyday not a impossible list! So when I accomplish just that one thing and i tick ✅ it .. it helps me feel better...

I’m sorry you feel like this and i do hope you feel less pressured and better soon x

This group is very welcoming !

If you ever need to chat I am always available xx

[Olinick in reply to Hidden]

I like the idea of having just one thing on the to-do list to accomplish. I do usually have a to-do list but it is usually long. Thanks so much for your reply.