Do Introverts Get the Weekend Blues?
- Wise Psychic Counsellor
- Sep 19
- 3 min read
The weekend blues happen when you should be enjoying your time off, but instead, you feel guilty, lonely, or anxious.
Do introverts get the “weekend blues”? I do, and apparently, I’m not the only one, because this topic has become a viral sensation thanks to a TikToker who has put it in the spotlight. Her videos talk about how she feels sad and lonely on the weekends, and they’ve become a massive trend with others sharing their stories, too.
The weekend blues happen when you should be enjoying your time off, but instead, you feel guilty, lonely, or anxious. They might happen when your weekend gets away from you and you don’t really get to recharge.
Other times, they might happen when you feel like you’re wasting a weekend that you “should” be using to do something fun or important instead of just introverting. For introverts, the weekend blues can leave us feeling lonely or full of regret that we didn’t make time for the meaningful activities we value most. It’s almost like a form of depression.
So how do you take back your weekends and start enjoying them? The answer starts with understanding why the weekend blues happen in the first place.
Why the Weekend Blues Happen
1. You might feel guilty saying no to friends
Even when protecting your energy, saying no to plans can spark guilt and FOMO, leaving you second-guessing your choice.
2. Your weekends quickly fill up with other obligations
Household chores, family commitments, and leftover work often eat into precious downtime.
3. Sometimes “alone time” becomes “lonely time”
Introverts thrive on solitude, but too much can trigger feelings of isolation and disconnection.
4. The weekend isn’t enough time to recharge your social battery
Two days isn’t always enough to restore energy after a full week of “people time.”
5. Sunday night anxiety creeps in
As Monday looms, many experience the “Sunday Scaries” — that mix of regret, dread, and unfinished rest.
4 Ways to Deal With the Weekend Blues as an Introvert
1. Empower yourself to go out on your own
Dining solo, going for a walk, or enjoying a café alone can feel surprisingly liberating — and even spark small social interactions without draining you.
2. Set a regular, recurring schedule with a favourite friend
Making standing plans with someone who “gets you” ensures meaningful, reliable weekend connections without overwhelm.
3. Fence off time for meaningful solo activities
Treat personal pursuits like reading, writing, or creative hobbies as firm calendar commitments, not optional extras.
4. Stop feeling guilty if you do let the weekend blues get to you
Weekends don’t have to be perfect. Sometimes, resting with Netflix really is what you need — and that’s okay.
Weekends are meant for rest and joy, but for introverts, they can become stressful when guilt, loneliness, or obligation take over. By setting boundaries, embracing solo activities, and building meaningful rhythms, it’s possible to reclaim weekends and turn them into genuine time for restoration.
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