Retirement is quite stressful for many. Suddenly having to come up with something to do every single day can cause anxiety. Most of us have recent experience wi

Retirement is quite stressful for many. Suddenly having to come up with something to do every single day can cause anxiety. Most of us have recent experience with how stressful it can be to simply not visit a familiar group of people every day. The loss of stability of the 5x8 routine can cause anxiety, which may be a tipping point for borderline health issues. The loss of accountability can tip vices as well. Weekend drinkers don't always responsibly handle every day suddenly being a Saturday.