I know I'm not alone in this but how depressed do you get on Sunday?
I get to the point where I almost dread it , I am not myself starting late sunday afternoons
Keep in mind I have a 6 figure job and have my wife and kids with me but I moved from my hometown a few years ago to tak this job
I't just a feeling I can't explain...one of deep sadness
The odd thing is it only happens on sunday night
Once I get the work week started I'm OK
anyone else with the same feelings
Answer:
Dreading the beginning of the work week is normal.
More than likely, the reason you and many others, feel a deep sadness on Sunday night is because you are switching modes. Just think, Friday afternoons, you are more than likely overly excited than other weekday afternoons because you are anticipating a weekend--a time away from the stresses of work and a time to spend relaxing with your family. Similarly, Sunday night is the last moment before you switch modes from the fun weekend, to the rigor of the work week. So, you will feel the lowest at that time.
Once you get back to work and into your usual grind, you get used to it and maybe enjoy it. Further, after Monday is over, the countdown begins again for the next weekend. I think most people dread Mondays--getting a case of the Mondays. At least we have the weekend to look forward to.
you need a sunday night ritual to fill your time. find something beautiful, indulge your senses. try a museum or botanical garden. or make love to your wife, play a game with your children, entertain guests on a sunday night. why not do family game night? occupation helps fight meloncholy...
Yes. It keeps me awake. I call it the Sunday-night-insomnia-syndrome...
My husband is the same way. He gets sick to his stomach. I think he does OK once he gets there and gets going but he usually tosses and turns all night long on Sunday night. His job is pretty high stress and very fast paced, and it keeps him on his toes.
I hope things get better for you!
I use to feel that way. But I find something to do every Sunday to help me keep my mind off of it.
You know what occurs to me...
By Sunday evening you've usually done all the chores and family activities you're planning on doing over the weekend- the house is clean, the yard work is done. The kids' activities are mainly on Saturdays, and you're all wound down.
That's when you have time to think about your home town, your family, your friends you don't see as often since you've moved.
What I would recommend is that you start some activity that you do on Sunday afternoon- preferably something that really takes your mind away... that you really get absorbed in. Could be some sort of hobby like woodworking or music lessons-- something creative. Or a sports activity that you've wanted to improve on, like raquetball. Or start writing that book you've always wanted to write... whatever the case may be. Working out at the gym. Playing cards with friends.
Sunday could also be the day to get active with the kids- take up hiking at city parks or bike riding. Or golf. Or some activity that you used to love and you haven't pursued in a while because your family and career have occupied your time.
If you try one activity and it doesn't do much for you, try another. Work on trying several different things until you have a few things you really enjoy and you can alternate them.
You're describing depression that comes with changes in your life. The great new job is a form of stress, even if it's good stress, and leaving your friends and family behind is a big change- there's homesickness going on.
The key really is to get active and put your favorite activities on Sunday so that Sunday, over time, becomes the day you look forward to instead of the day you dread.
Yes. On Sundays especially your mind decides its time to take an inventory of your life, as it signals the end of the week and prepares for the new one. If everything is not absolutely perfect, you start to feel that sense of dread. And life is never perfect, so Sunday will always be like that. Just settle down with a distracting movie at that time so you don't give yourself a chance to get depressed.
I do. I call them the Sunday night "blahs." They are usually around by 7PM.
I think that we're sad and even depressed that once more we have to remove the freedom and pleasures of the weekend from our minds and set sight on things that can be anything from a mundane Monday morning meeting to fiscal crisis waiting right at 8:30AM as you saunter through the door.
There is one thing that haunts me in your post: the "feelings of deep sadness."
Are you nostalgic for those weekends of yore back in your hometown when life seemed much more manageable and the world seemed to be at your feet? Are you mourning the loss of your youth and youthful weekend adventures?
I come from the school of thought that all behavior has purpose. Your transient sadness likely comes from the fact that you are beginning to realize that as we get older we become more aware of how literally time flies and with the flight of time come changes, crisis and opportunity.
If anyone understands depression it is me. I have major depressive disorder, and I am now disabled because of it. It began within the work place because of happenings going on there,and progressively worsened over time. I strongly suggest you analyze what it is about your workplace that is causing you to feel that way and if you can't find a solution to whatever it is you begin looking for new employment before your work reputation becomes damaged. It is highly unlikely the situation will resolve itself. Experience tells me that time will only worsen the situation. I know its not the answer you want to hear but it is the true answer. Good luck.
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