9 Ways to Deal With the Sunday Scaries

By Paige Smith - Openfit

If you suffer from sadness, anxiety, or dread on Sundays, you’re not alone. The “Sunday Scaries,” a term coined to describe the gloomy feeling that descends at the end of the weekend, are real.

In fact, 80% of Americans worry about the week ahead on Sundays, according to a 2018 survey from LinkedIn. “Although Sundays are a day for resting for many of us, they are also a reminder that the work week is beginning again,” says Melissa Coats, a licensed professional counselor.

​Many people have anxiety about returning to a controlled environment and not getting to spend their time how they want, says Dr. Kate Cummins, a licensed clinical psychologist.

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