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How to Deal With August Blues Before Fall Takes Over

A psychologist says August blues often come from anticipating busier schedules, routines, and responsibility.

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With August officially upon us (I mean, we’re already somehow a week into the month!), many people are dreading the end of summer. This phenomenon is called “August blues,” which is similar to Sunday scaries/blues, but often more intense. 

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What Is August Blues?

According to Eli Kraiem, a clinical psychologist and professor in Manhattan, NY, “‘August blues’ refers to the sadness or anxiety that some people feel as the summer comes to an end.”

“Comparable to the ‘Sunday scaries,’ it’s often motivated by anticipating the return of busier schedules, work, school, and other major shifts in our daily routines,” he continues. “August blues are less about the weather and more about what the end of summer represents for........

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