The Sunday Scaries: Why Anxiety Peaks Before the Workweek

Do you ever feel a wave of dread that hits you on Sunday nights and there's really no clear reason? Hi, I'm Dr. Andrea Zorbas, a psychologist from Therapy Now SF. The reality is many people experience what's called the Sunday Scaries, that uneasy feeling before the work week starts.

So let's talk about why it happens and what you can do to make Sundays a more peaceful day for you.

So what's happening is your brain is anticipating stress. Thinking about Monday's responsibilities, that's gonna obviously trigger the body stress response even before it begins.

So what's happening is you then lose that freedom of the weekend. The contrast between relaxation structure can make that transition feel really harsh.

You're also mentally rehearsing the week, so your mind will run through tasks and worries or social pressures, and that makes it really hard to unwind.

The good news is you can retrain your Sundays. You wanna end the weekend with rituals that restore calm, like preparing for Monday early, connecting with something enjoyable, or setting aside 10 minute of quiet time before bed.

If the Sunday scaries keep stealing your peace, therapy can help you manage stress and feel more balanced throughout the week. So visit Therapy Now SF and you can learn more.