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Have you ever heard of Sunday night syndrome? This is an informal term used to describe a set of sensations that include anxiety, sadness, anguish or apprehension regarding the end of Sunday and the beginning of the new week.
Understand what it is and how to overcome Sunday Night Syndrome. Photo: Reproduction
Although this syndrome does not officially exist in medical diagnostic manuals, the term can be used to refer to refer to anxious symptoms caused by the way a person deals with their routinelifestyle and current psychological state, according to Fernando Diogo Padovan, professor of the Psychology course at Faculdade Santa Marcelina.
“These are symptoms that many people experience at the end of Sunday, against the backdrop of the prospect of having to return to their weekday routine, generally in anticipation of work or study obligations that begin on Monday,” he explains. the specialist.
Among the most common symptoms associated with Sunday night syndrome are:
– Concern about responsibilities for the following week;
-Feeling that the weekend passed too quickly or that it was not enjoyed enough;
– Stress about deadlines or future commitments;
– Difficulty relaxing and enjoying the end of Sunday;
– Feelings of sadness associated with the purpose of work, study or any other activities that require effort during the week.
Furthermore, the professor adds that the anxiety and anguish felt on Sunday night can negatively influence sleep. “Seeking to start preparing for a ‘good night’s sleep’ in advance can avoid a bad night’s sleep”, he says.
What usually causes Sunday night syndrome?
According to Padovan, Sunday night syndrome, despite not being, in fact, a pathology, may be related to some factors. One of them is the exhausting routine.
“People who have an intense routine from Monday to Friday or even Saturday and Sunday, without much space for rest or leisure, may feel the pressure on Sunday”, explains the professor.
Furthermore, toxic or poorly balanced work environments, with great pressure, accumulation of demands and little incentive, can intensify anxiety about returning to the routine.
“The feeling of stagnation, the perception that work or studies are not meaningful or stimulating, can make returning to routine something heavy and demotivating”, explains Padovan. “Many experience oppressive climates in their work environments, studies or weekly tasks. Lack of good relationships [no trabalho] it can cause a lot of discomfort”, he adds.
What to do to overcome Sunday night syndrome?
To overcome Sunday night syndrome, you must first understand what caused this set of feelings.
“Only by understanding how such a situation was established, its contexts and associated demands, is it possible to adopt healthier measures and strategies for coping with this feeling. Psychotherapy is essential to have clarity about how this state was reached and how to adopt measures to overcome it”, advises Padovan.
In parallel to psychotherapy, it is important to carry out tasks that give pleasure, such as hobbies and physical activities — of course, without compromising your weekend rest.
Disconnecting from digital media and social media is also an important step to reduce anxiety and apprehension, if possible. Along with this, it’s worth trying to plan next week in advance, without Sunday night being overloaded with this task.
“Although it is not recognized as a pathology by the scientific community, its presence should be a warning to seek professional assistance, as it is an indication of psychological discomfort in the face of routine activities and an imbalance in activities that harm quality of life” , highlights Padovan.
