Friday evening, feeling low for no reason
Around quitting time on Friday, nothing much had happened, but I felt low. I got quieter on my way home.
Scenes
- I get quieter on my way home — Around quitting time on Friday, I feel low even though nothing much happened. I give shorter answers on my way home.
- An evening when even choosing a snack feels hard — At the convenience store near home, I pick up my usual snack, then put it back. Even a small choice feels like a lot tonight.
- Feelings can surface at day’s end — Feeling low doesn’t mean there’s no reason. Feelings you missed while busy can surface once things quiet down.
- Jot down when you feel low — When you feel low tonight, jot down one line about what you were doing just before. It’s okay if your mood doesn’t change.
- It’s okay to start without knowing why — If a similar evening comes along, you can simply notice that you’re feeling low. We can also explore the reason together.
Stories by Dalbit
- Dalbit
- When a notification comes in, my shoulders tense up first.
- On payday, I want to ask how you are first
- When I think of my child’s report card, I end up grading myself too.
- After hearing about my friend, my own day feels small.
- Even in the salon mirror, the silence between me and my husband follows me.
- Folding laundry, I start worrying about my child again
- In the family chat, it’s always Mom who speaks
- When the elevator doors close, I want a moment alone.