From my observation over time, it seems that there are less ( symptom related) postings across the board...On weekends
Do we ignore our symptoms or triggers ?
Do they subside?
Do we cope better on weekends?
If that observation is true and has merit, wouldn't it be great if we could manage the symptom relief through the rest of the week?
Please know this. I am in no way attempting to negate the reality of our various demons or illnesses.
Simply an observation on my part.
Any thoughts or ideas?
Hi Lazarus, I've noticed over the years that it can go either way.
With some, being with family and friends can allow them to focus on
something else besides anxiety. As for others (including myself years ago)
I dreaded the holidays with the unreal thought, how would I get help if I needed it?
And so for this reason, I'm always on during the holidays, waiting and watching
to support. For all the others, hope you are enjoying this break in work. 
xx
Hi Lazaruslong,
Mine are almost non existent in the weekends.
But they’re pretty bad during the week.
Maybe just the thought that I’m suppose to be normal and working like everyone on a 9 to 5
That makes me feel bad about myself.
Alfreddy7 No reason to feel bad or down on yourself because you feel you're supposed to be working or "normal".. In my experience "Normal " is subjective..
Not too sure about your past work situations, but l have found employment tough due to social anxiety , so only have a tiny amount of hours now in what l hope continues to be a safe environment- that little place is not back yet after lockdown though.
Lazaruzlong is right , normality is subjective. I read some of your older posts on your profile. You are a person with varied interests. Its easy to see you do lots to help yourself.
I think maybe those of us with mental health issues often gain greater insight into life coping methods and what works for us personally , because we have to put in more work on how to cope than those with less issues.
I say less, because at the end of the day , everybody has mental health to look after
Well put. And thank you😊
Right on both counts.
I have no explanation,but like you, l have often opened up HU on weekends to find very little posts. One possible explanation maybe could be its a break time from the stresses and strains of the school/work week.
Many though are retired or not working, so that could negate my theory.
Hi this is Shnookie. I have lived alone in my apartment since my mom passed away from pancreatic cancer in January 2016. When I was her sole caregiver from September 2014 until her death I was so involved in taking care of her that days ran into each other and my depression and anxiety were all over the place. After she died, I finally left my house, went into bereavement started a part-time job a few month job and re-entered the world. However on the weekends, I often had no energy and could lie on my couch all days on Saturday or Sunday. I was busy all of the week and on the weekends suddenly I had times to think Of my mom and grieve for n
Was keeping busy during the week good for you then? A change in routine and a big pert of our life gone is definitely a tough one to deal with.
I would think in the case of my sister-in-law work greatly helped her after my brother died of cancer some years ago.
Week days can be more anxious but weekends can be more depressing.
I have a hectic schedule during the week that causes me stress.
As a kid, I dreaded weekends because my dad would be home. I never really learned how to do leisure activities to enjoy myself. I think this history plus exhaustion are at play during my weekends.
Personally I try to switch off to recharge my resolve & I find it a good way to catch up with my TV programs. Also we all deserve that chance to give out a large sigh & go hang out the metaphorical washing on the line to air out & dry.
I find weekends hard at the moment having recently fallen off a cliff with my mental health. My anxiety is so high I hate it and the days are so long. At the weekends with my 8 year old daughter I’m more scared that I have to put on the brave face in front of her and keep her entertained. Half term this week is really contributing to my anxiety.
So I would say in this recent episode the weekends are harder. I’m not working at the moment but I suppose the lesser anxiety I used to suffer would be higher in the week.
But this is all new to me so I’ve only 3 weeks of mega anxiety to base this on.
Just so scared it won’t lift 😔
Hi Woody, In my case it was my job that just about made me go over the edge. The depression was so intense during the week that I actually reached out and asked for help for the first time ever. (I always considered psychology to be a pseudoscience)((or perhaps a tool to utilize to fix a bad situation))Wouldn’t surprise me a bit if others have that same trigger. Best thing that ever happened to me was being “let go” from my job for being sick. The depression has been downgraded from intolerable to severe - and everyday now is a “weekend”.
Tass
Tass. I hear you. If I may however. Psychology/ counseling from my perspective is another tool to use towards stability. I don't believe that there is one cure all for any mental/ emotional problem. It's a team effort. Friends, family, professionals, clergy ( if that's part of your life) pets and meds. Can all play a roll towards stability. As a team member/ leader. It's up to us to determine our own goals. How we achieve those goals is up to us and the help of rest of our team.
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