In this episode of Restoring Us, hosts Melanie Freeland and Kevin Dykstra delve into the experience known as the Sunday Scaries, exploring its psychological implications, strategies for managing anxiety, and the importance of recognizing when these feelings may require professional help. The episode emphasizes the significance of self-care and the need for community support in navigating mental health challenges.

Episode Chapters

02:08 - Understanding the Sunday Scaries

09:59 - Exploring Sunday Neurosis

15:47 - The role of privilege in Sunday Scaries

20:13 - Completing the stress cycle

27:16 - Identifying when it's more than Sunday Scaries

Recommended Resources

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World (John Mark Comer)
• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle (Emily Nagoski)
• TikTok - Stress Decoder Strategies (@dr.alexis.recharge)

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Connect with the Hosts

• Melanie Freeland - Website | Psychology Today
• Kevin Dykstra - Website | Psychology Today

Restoring Us is a space to slow down, take a breath, and explore topics related to mental health, therapy, and self-care. In each episode, therapists with Restore Therapy Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, explore ways to restore yourself and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a tough chapter, looking to understand how you function in the world, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - you are welcome here.

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