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Does anyone else get "edged up" on Sunday nights? I feel extremely anxious on Sunday nights and I know it is because I am thinking about what lies ahead the entire week. I know I should take "one day at a time", but it seems very hard to do when my mind is running a million miles a minute.

I used to do that all the time. I even had a name for it.

My husband and I always have to remind ourselves to live the now and not extrapolate and try to everything for the week in the next 10 minutes.

Maybe you can make up a weekly schedule and put very specific tasks on certain days so that you can see it spread out and that it will all be taken care of, so you don't have to stress.

I hear you. I go to work a lot feeling either awful with physical ailments or anxiety. Then when I get there another co-worker is always calling in sick. I do everything to get to work and others just get by with everything. Sunday nights and even the day are just a reminder of the work ahead and stress. Not to mention I dislike those I work with. If I had a good friend at work, life would be easier! I think we need to find ways to look forward to Sundays instead of dreading them. You aren't allow.

I think this is a perfect topic. I just started this program and am on Lesson 3 - positive self talk. I love it - BUT no matter what I do - Sunday night is my nemesis!! I start to get anxious around 5PM - then it goes downhill from there or even if it doesn't go down hill, by the time I get in bed, I have a hard time getting to sleep. Most times I pull all nighters. I don't know what to do. I just a started a new job - same company - same team that I used to be on and I know the job and am very good at it - but still get stressed out about whether or not I will get to sleep! I'm tired of this - but am working very hard to get over it. I see an acupuncturist and am on herbs along with my medication which I will wean off of soon. I will beat this. Perhaps I should pretend it's Saturday and do what I normally do on Saturdays - go out to a movie - take the kids out somewhere and don't come home until around 9 - not until I'm good and tired. That way I won't be sitting around looking at the clock for so many hours. Anyone out there have some ideas? Thanks!

I'm right there with you. I start thinking about having to spend the week ahead at home alone all day and the anxiety kicks in. Isn't it amazing what we can do to ourselves with our thoughts!

Haven't checked in posts in awhile, but thank you all for your very helpful responses. I think the concept of this community is to not feel alone and be surrounded by people with the same struggles. Thank you for helping me through the difficult times (aka Sundays).

On a separate note, I am going out for a friend's birthday party and am feeling on edge. Hate to cancel, but am extremely anxious. Hate crowds when I'm feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and panic. Any suggestions?

Wishing all of you peace through your difficult times!

I can relate, I have my days as well where I anticipate future events and worry. It doesn't have to be on Sunday, since I don't have a job I have to be at, it can be any certain event that I'm expected to be at and mingle with others. This use to not be a problem, but I think it depends on who the company I'll be with. If I'm with my family/adult children and "busy" Grandchildren then I get a bit anxious, if I know I will be with friends or family members I'm comfortable then I don't mind the activity.

Also, having to pack for an adventure or trip can cause some anxiety and even now just having to drive around my city and see the changes in roads and neighborhoods can really disturb me. My small town is turning into a big city and I'm not liking it much. If I were younger and didn't have this new found anxiety I would be okay. I just find the world not as friendly as it use to be.