How to unwind after work environment?

EscapeArtist

EscapeArtist

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I just started working again,and after one day I realize it's going to be the same experience as my last job, except this job is even more social and entails a lot more close observation and pressure. Normally I need like 2 days to unwind after a really social, long day. I feel myself with an after-lasting of stress for this time, as if i'm not completely out of the environment (recalling mistakes, embarrassments, etc, and just socially worn) but I'm working every day this week. This feeling leaves me going into work looking antisocial and frowny... Which just aids to my stress.

What helps get your positivity and love for human beings back when you are socially drained to the max, in a shorter amount of time than needed compared to isolating yourself until you're energized again?

Is it staying in a social loop, and instead of trying to rest alone, building a life outside of work with friends that let's you forget about work the next day? Or, just spending time alone as much as possible, or what.





.. If I can't rid this, I might just have to work night shift or something.
 
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bsammy

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this has always been a big problem for me.i can be social and sort of upbeat for the first few days but after that i just get worn out and need days off to recoup.problem is, i cant pick and choose days i work.i go to work and come hom drained pretty mcuh every day.i unwind by playing videogames or watching tv but then the next day the vicious cycle starts all over.when the weekend hits usually the last thing i want to do is go out and socialize more no matter who its with.it usually takes entire weekend to recoup and energize but then back at it monday.

sorry i have no advice on how to fix this as its been a huge problem for me my entire life.maybe get a job working by yourself?
 
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bsammy

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oh and btw when work buddies ask me to hang out with them, thats usually the last thing i want to do after working with them all day long.that wouldnt be my advice but it might work for you?
 
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jc972

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I like to come home and work my grip builder upper thingys, maybe do some pushups or something, then a hot shower and SPW.
 
EscapeArtist

EscapeArtist

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bsammy said:
this has always been a big problem for me.i can be social and sort of upbeat for the first few days but after that i just get worn out and need days off to recoup.problem is, i cant pick and choose days i work.i go to work and come hom drained pretty mcuh every day.i unwind by playing videogames or watching tv but then the next day the vicious cycle starts all over.when the weekend hits usually the last thing i want to do is go out and socialize more no matter who its with.it usually takes entire weekend to recoup and energize but then back at it monday.

sorry i have no advice on how to fix this as its been a huge problem for me my entire life.maybe get a job working by yourself?
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It's wrong that I feel overwhelmingly happy that somebody else experiences this as seemingly a main problem. I am upbeat at first too! It just never survives and can go into a seemingly permanent hibernation.... but really it just needs a few days.
Have you had a job working by yourself before?
 
skins

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pretty much let your mind go, by watching TV I found was good....something easy to follow but still a little interesting is best. Also don't plan too much for your weekends until you are more comfortable in that job, as like you, I needed all weekend to let my racing mind calm itself by doing absolutely nothing, before the rigors of the week again.
 
Kiwong

Kiwong

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Its probably my life on the internet that helps me unwind. My blogs, the photos sites, forums. My photography, fiddling around in photoshop, my writing. That is how I eacape really. And also plenty of time by myself, I shut the door to my apartment, and hang out with Lenny my cockatiel who makes more sense to me than most people.
 
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EscapeArtist said:
I just started working again,and after one day I realize it's going to be the same experience as my last job, except this job is even more social and entails a lot more close observation and pressure. Normally I need like 2 days to unwind after a really social, long day. I feel myself with an after-lasting of stress for this time, as if i'm not completely out of the environment (recalling mistakes, embarrassments, etc, and just socially worn) but I'm working every day this week. This feeling leaves me going into work looking antisocial and frowny... Which just aids to my stress.

What helps get your positivity and love for human beings back when you are socially drained to the max, in a shorter amount of time than needed compared to isolating yourself until you're energized again?

Is it staying in a social loop, and instead of trying to rest alone, building a life outside of work with friends that let's you forget about work the next day? Or, just spending time alone as much as possible, or what.
.. If I can't rid this, I might just have to work night shift or something.
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What I find helps: walking or riding to work and back and using this time to quieten the thoughts; having breaks away from people during the day, either taking a break somewhere quiet or getting outside; trying not to overthink social slipups, they happen to everyone, so don't hang on to them; keeping hydrated at work, take a drink, make a cup of tea; at home, having a shower to wash off the day; carving out some quiet, alone time, headphones, calm music, maybe a short nap; having an activity or hobby that takes your mind away to another place for a while

The most helpful thing, but also the hardest to get when work is busy, is a good night's sleep, feeling tired makes everything worse

hope this helps!
 
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bsammy

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although the OP asked for ways to unwind after work, i think maybe he meant he needs to not feel so annihilated after work.?i can be around the nicest people at work but still, every day im exhausted just due to the social aspect.it makes it almost impossible to have much of a life being this way.

if anyone has any tips on how to feel 'up and ready to go' after being drained socially please share them!i have to be honest, aside from drugs(illegal ones) i havent found anything that works.
 
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