Work-week worries are now escalating into 'August fears' on TikTok
As summer begins to wind down, a new sensation is sweeping through social media platforms, particularly TikTok. This feeling, known as the 'August Scaries', is a natural unease that arises as routines shift back after the long, relaxing days of summer.
TikTok feeds are filled with posts capturing the quiet dread of summer's end and the beginning of August. Prominent TikTok users addressing "August angst" include creators like ☆ AUGUST / GUEST'S #1 FAN ☆ (@vixens.flowers), who explore the cultural appeal of angst, and regional influencers like Fjodor Busik (Fydoz), Tina Goldschmidt (@schnappatmig), and Olivia Schneider (@tumvlt). They focus on topics such as cultural identity, regional pride, structural inequality, and the emotional aspects of angst within their communities and youth culture.
Regan Sweeney (@regansweeney) on TikTok epitomized the feeling of the August scaries by likening June to Friday, July to Saturday, and August to Sunday. Even though it is still considered part of the summer, August feels like the longest Sunday scaries of the year. Regan expressed her feelings about the August scaries using the hashtag #Summer.
The 'August scaries' is a feeling of dread and spiraling that extends over an entire month, not just a single night like the 'Sunday scaries', a cultural rite of passage related to the start of the workweek.
Combat the August Scaries by embracing self-kindness and recognizing the anxiety as normal, according to Psychology Today. Taking things slowly and being gentle with oneself as one adjusts to the transition is the best way to ease into it. Psychology Today's article, titled "How to stop the 'Sunday scaries' and end weekends on a happier note, according to experts", offers further insights on how to manage this transition period.
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