[whimsygirl]

I have never liked weekends, as I've always felt like weekends are not for the lonely or isolated (like me)....and Holiday weekends are even more melancholy. Not that this 4th of July is exactly a holiday weekend, but it's close, anyway. Actually I feel like it's even worse, as it's a weekend, just a short break and then here comes the big family-oriented holiday. I've been trying to mentally ~emotionally "prepare" myself for the coming days, but it's not working that well. Just wondering if anyone might relate to this.....

Yes. I struggle with the same thing. It is really painful for me as well.
Hugs to you

[misscath007]

I feel the same way, Whimsygirl. Holiday weekends are the worst when you are depressed, they make me feel even more isolated. Right now I am suffering with back pain so I don't plan on doing much anyway for the 4th. Maybe if you made plans to do something or be around other people it would help? Wish I had better advice to give.

[whimsygirl]

Originally Posted by misscath007

I feel the same way, Whimsygirl. Holiday weekends are the worst when you are depressed, they make me feel even more isolated. Right now I am suffering with back pain so I don't plan on doing much anyway for the 4th. Maybe if you made plans to do something or be around other people it would help? Wish I had better advice to give.

Thanks misscath. I'm so sorry that you're suffering from back pain, hope some relief comes your way as soon as possible. I have arthritis in my lumbar spine, so I know how painful ~difficult that kind of thing can be. I live in a very rural area where you have to drive many miles to find anything going on, so I'll just stay home with the Cats on the 4th of July....thank goodness for them! Sending good thoughts.....

[whimsygirl]

Originally Posted by Rose Panachée

Yes. I struggle with the same thing. It is really painful for me as well.
Hugs to you

Thanks Rose.....

[regretful]

Hello whimsygirl,

The weekend was fine when I was not at home. Visiting a friend who is in a treatment program for OCD was very helpful; but now that I'm back home the depression is settling in nicely...like it has a special spot reserved in my house just waiting for me to arrive; I've heard it referred to as "demon depression", and that is just what it is for me...

So to summarize, the weekends are okay if I'm occupied, but if not, then it builds slowly from Friday to Sunday evening, with the night before Monday at the office being the absolute worst...so, I can realte. I do hope that your weekend went as well as it could have...

[whimsygirl]

Hi regretful....Thanks for the input. First off, I'm glad you were able to visit your friend, and it sounds like that went okay? And as for that "other thing", I had a therapist who used to call depression the "evil trickster", and I think that's a fitting name for it. It has no rules, or heart, or logic....what a difficult demon to deal with . I think all we can do is take it moment by moment, but wow it's so hard to live this way. Good luck today ~ whimsygirl

It is so incredibly comforting to me to know other people feel this way and experience this and it's not just me. Thank you soo much for writing. I dont feel so alone
Hugs to you,
Rose

[missbelle]

Lots of seniors in my bldg. cannot wait till weekends and holidays are over. They are so lonely and bored. The week is spent going to the senior ctr with friends and doing activities but there is nothing for them other times.
For me I stay so busy during the week that the weekends are a blessing. I must think I actually still work!. I love Saturdays as I watch movies all day and clean the apartment. On Sunday I am off to church and then usually doing laundry or shopping in the afternoon. Sometimes you just have to get creative. There are a couple libraries here that are open Sundays as well so that also helps with lonliness and boredom..then there is always the mall for people watching.
Its amazing how much lonliness there is, even with people you would least suspect it!!
We have each other here...its not the same I know, but it certainly helps!

[whimsygirl]

Originally Posted by Rose Panachée

It is so incredibly comforting to me to know other people feel this way and experience this and it's not just me. Thank you soo much for writing. I dont feel so alone
Hugs to you,
Rose

Hi Rose....No you are not alone at all, and it's so good to hear that you feel some comfort....me too. And THANK YOU for posting! I must say, I have not been on this site all that long, but I have been on other "depression support" sites in the past, and this is by far the best I have ever found. I feel so grateful to have found it, and you, and all the other kind people. Sending warm wishes and a big hug.....

[misscath007]

I think weekends are the worst, because you need to find things to occupy yourself with. Right now I'm stuck in the house which is incredibly lonely and isolating bc of my back. Sometimes even going out to get the mail is the highlight of my day! What makes it worse is that I'm not working right now either, so it does not feel much different during the week than the weekend.

Glad to know other people go through this too.

[Suki22]

whimsy, yes, holidays and weekends are lonely for me, too. I enjoy the time off but often find that I spend too much time inside my head which doesn't do me any good.

I was supposed to go to my parents' cabin today but with no ac in the car, a heat index of 113 and my parents' place doesn't have central air, well, I'm opting out. I know this may send me into a depression but it's better than me being crabby around my family due to the heat. at least I have everyone on PC to keep me company.