here comes the weekend

[Sawdust23]

weekends can be challenging at times. Gone is the structure of the work week, with defined tasks and office hours. Replaced with the freedom to do what I want to do. But when depressed, I often don’t know what I want to do, or lack the motivation to do just about anything. I just sleep. This weekend I’m gonna try to keep busy and stay out of the bed. Wish me luck!

[Agora1]

Hi Sawdust23, staying in bed just perpetuates lack of motivation.

Enjoy your weekend by putting a little structure in your day and

doing what you want in the evening for some "me time" xx

[Sawdust23 in reply to Agora1]

I’m going to plan a few activities this weekend to help with the structure. Thanks!

[Agora1 in reply to Sawdust23]

Good for you. Enjoy your weekend xx

[Kelkel00]

yes, try to plan for a little bit of exercise if you can. That honestly helps me a LOT!

[Sawdust23 in reply to Kelkel00]

gonna try to get out and walk this weekend. You’re right, that’s helps me too

[AXXES2]

i know what u mean i rather work then sit around on the weekends i dnt have a job now but i know wat u mean

[Blueruth]

Funny you use work and structure in the same sentence after the week I have had! Nothing but interruptions and twists and turns. I feel like I need to do nothing. I do have exercise class planned.

[Starrlight]

what activity will you do?

[Sawdust23 in reply to Starrlight]

good question. I love woodworking and I have a project I need to finish…for the past 2 weeks! I’m gonna try to work on it some this weekend. Even if I just do a little it will be a victory!

[Mom_on_the_run]

I know how you feel.. what helps me is planning ahead. still waking up early as if I’m going to work and do my small tasks I’ve “assigned” myself. I try to get as many tasks I have on my to do list done BUT I don’t let it get to me if I don’t complete that many either..

[RemySue]

I, too, struggle with weekends. Even sometimes when I have fun things planned. I just keep pushing myself to feel better

[metalminded]

I feel exactly the same many weekends and after work. My psychiatrist has me trying Wellbutrin for a month to see if that helps with motivation. I just started it yesterday. I hope it helps!

[Sawdust23 in reply to metalminded]

good luck! I hope you get a little bit of motivation back in your life!

[metalminded in reply to Sawdust23]

Thank you!

[Elizabeth830]

Weekends are so tough for me too. I can’t sleep the weekends away, my meds don’t let me anymore. I end up stuck in my head thinking of nonsense that I don’t need to be wasting my time on.

Husband keeps asking what do you want to do today, what do you want to eat, what do you want to watch on tv. All too overwhelming questions. I don’t know. I don’t even know what would make me happy anymore. Then if I commit to something and it ends up not being enjoyable then I view it as wasted time. The cycle continues weekend after weekend especially in the northeast with lack of daylight and sunshine. Then if he were to do something without me, I don’t like that either. I don’t like being left behind, rumination gets worse

I like structure but could not deal with a part time job on the weekends either. I do need a lot of down time but I also need a little structure.

[Sawdust23 in reply to Elizabeth830]

I can totally relate. A simple question of what would you like to do today…I often can’t come up with anything. So frustrating. But I don’t like just sitting around with nothing to do. Which typically leads me back to bed. Ugh!!

[Perseus0396 in reply to Elizabeth830]

Yes, good old northeast winters -- I get more depressed by the day and am confused as to whether it's the winter months or just me. I get upset with myself for frittering away the weekend -- much easier to have the excuse/structure of the week and work.

[Chinaadventure]

You've got this. Make the effort, getting out and about will be good for you. That's my goal for today. Already went to acupuncture and visiting with my mother in law now and later dinner plans. That's my big challenge for today, I'm worried about the environment and it's going to be loud and over stimming! I realize that if we, I don't push ourselves it will not get better!!!! Praying that you have a good day and do something to distract you!

[Trish23]

I understand. I too have some depression and anxiety. Since I retired without that structure I struggle to stay busy. It leaves me too much room to think and feel bad. People tell me to get a hobby but I don’t know what I would want to do because this stuff takes over your thinking. Keep reaching out to others. Do you have a friend, roommate, family or significant other to spend time with?