Do You Have Morning Depression?

Hello Jon, I understand what you're talking about, its a not knowing how youre feeling coz your feeling are all over thep place, its joy and then the joy becomes sadness, your up at 9oclock and by 11 your suicidal , alot of people suffer this and I am one of them. I understand. We to try and live through these times [Thats not a cliche Jon] what I mean is, that its a thing we cant change, so knowing its a symptom and not giving it great momentum sort of helps. We know, being fast cyclers, that it will soon change. Have you any more nice Nature pictures Jon, I loved the last few you used on your sites? thanks Jon, Im glad I'm not the only one who can have the 4Seasons [Moodwise] in one day, Take care Jon

Please remember why the caged bird sings

Not all the time The birds in the wilderness are free

Even the caged birds are free if they think they are

Jon

Hi again Merely Me, that got thru so maybe its ok now. Anyway, Im getting off an Anti depressantand that doesnt help with the depression, During a very bad attack of Depresion I will sleep and walk all night, and when its early I get this dreadful panic in the pit of my stomach and queasy feelings. My stomach feels like an elevator. Its a sort of free-flowing-dread. Its painful. A woman psycyiatist Consultant told me to literally pull myself out of bed MOVE THE BODY AND THE MIND WILL FOLLOW and to get that Oat Breakfast [Porridge with Blueberries] into my system, its warm and soothing when youre depressed and anxious,and does you for many hours without swings in sugar levels. She also said to watch something light on TV with people talking and try and listen.. Idid find this took me out of myself while I had the brekkie and drank my Mug of tea. The anxiety is there but as the day wears on it tends to get better. each and everytime evening comes, Id like to stay up later, i keep thinking, It ll be ok tommorow coz I feel better now, however, it doesnt and thats dissapointing but part of the Depression.  So I  hope this has helped.

Dear Merely Me, Sorry bothering you, Im having problems accessing this site and also in sending posts to help others, I was sending one to Sheila and it was quite long, when I filled in my display name and email I got a sign to say they didnt match and whooosh ! the whole post Id  typed was gone intot he nether regions.  I fully understand that there is aneed to be careful about who has access to the site. I respect that. It makes me feel more secure, but I hope you get this message. Alot of the posts am trying to send arent getting there.

RE WAKING I woke up v depressed today, stomach churning, I did some deep breathing and got up , turned on my oats [porridge] and had brekkie and watched the tv, it has abated somewhat althoug anxiety high, must go now as my homehelp on way to help me clean this place. Hope all ok with you and that your bellydancing is going well.

Hiyah Rose!

 

I am wondering if you are still having this technical problem?  It just seems like there is always something wrong technically...some new issue.  I am really sorry this happened...I was unaware that it was going on.  I hope things have resolved now...otherwise I will alert my producer.  Any time there are issues like this...yes please let us know!

 

Thanks Rose

Dear Merely Me, Many thanks the issue has resolved and im finding it easier now to send posts to others. Another issue was sometimes Id press - Post comments and Id wait and there'd be nothing, so thinking I hadnt typed hard enough Id do it again and boom after a few seconds there would be 2 of the same post. Ive learnt to be patient now as it takes a few seconds. the posts are getting there now thanks and also I'm getting Notifications too. thanks again.

While my Depession and anxiety has always been in the morning, ive noticed one interesting things for you fellow sufferers, If Im going to meet somebody , which isnt often, Im not too bad, its like as if it speeds things up and helps with the awful dread and shaking stomach and blackness but like you LonelyOne, sometimes the evenings can be dreadfully lonely too. If well enough I willl try and read, or reach out and phone a friend, not to dump my problems, but to see how she is doing. it helps.

Rose, you are one the nicest people on this site. You always give something to others while going through so much pain. You lift people up, I hope it is returned you in like measure.

Paul -Thank you for that lovely comment. I was feeling  useless and down and you bucked me up. thanks again.

Hi Lonelyone

 

I think this is the same for me...it seems I do worse during transition times...mornings or evenings...when I am alone with my thoughts.

 

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences here...you are definitely not alone.

wantadoover,

 

I "hear you" on fighting the same demons day after day. For nearly forty years I've been stuck with the notion that I live in a bubble no one can penetrate, no one even knows who I am inside the bubble. Just today I had the sense that I am finally free of that cage; how wonderful. I hope your demons aren't as persistent. Your days may all seem the same, but remember the story of the rock splitter, hitting the rock over and over till a final blow. All the other hits helped, too, and the last one wouldn't have done the job without the many before.

 

Hi Wantadover

 

I hear you...sometimes it seems one is living the same day over and over.  It can be like a bad version of that movie...Groundhog Day.  But instead of waking up and thinking nothing has changed...maybe think..."Today is the day I am going to change something."  and...take some baby steps towards improving the day.  There is always hope...for that possibility for change and to feel better.  It is there but it is clouded over by the past.  Let the past go...even the day before...and start fresh in the morning.

 

Easier said than done I know...but sometimes what we think...is so important for how we feel.  If we think there is a chance for hope...you will have a better possibility for seeing the good.

 

I do hope things get better for you....let us know.

Hi, 'Dont know how I missed this post before. i find your message very interesting. We read all these things about Diet and Exercise and Meditation and going outside to get light and a walk and yet, we look for that 'Magic Bullet' that pill that will make it all better. The sad news is -There isnt one. My Prof. of Psyc. has said to  me 'These Anti-depressants will make life tolerable, for instance they will take the dreadful edge of the Anxiety, the rest he says [and ive read it in so many self-help books, on this Site etc.,] the rest is up to ME, to US. We have to address the issues that need addressing and see if we can do anything to change them. If we cant change them, say in my case, where I live, noisy , traffic, no nice walks, no money, no job, then How do I make the best of what I cant change? So its what can I change? what am I stuck with? How can I make what I cant change bearable? The exercise is physically great for Depression and Anxiety, the awful thing is, its the time we least can do it. But it does physically raise endorphins, like your walk with your lucky Dog, he gets to feel better and so do you. Ive had suicidal ideation, Ive shoved myself out [at night] for a walk around a few blocks. No matter how dead, black I feel, the feeling has lifted or at least is now in proportion . Youre so right about Food. Ive found a difference since Ive given up junk. Depression and indeed Efexor and certain SSRIs makes you actually crave the Carbs !! So as  you rightly say, by eating a litte and often and keeping the sugar at an even level in the body and avoiding dips, we can help our mood. Ive read, a slice of toast with Banana going to bed is good, full of potassium and Serotonin, in bread. Another is some chicken, yes!

The worst for me isnt the Depression in the morning but the dreadful Dread and anxiety. Its churning. I have to say, theres nothing I can do about it. Dont want to go back up on Meds. I pull myself outa bed and have the Porridge and fruit and watch TV3 which is an Irish programme about celebs in USA and here and women talking about  clothes and make up, Not Einstein stuff but I feel I'm in a group of people, and since I live alone and suffer dreadful loneliness when Depressed, this really helps.   Thanks for all your ideas about eating and exercising . We cant be told often enough. Plse keep it  up and lets know how your doing.

Hi Rose!

 

Always love to hear your thoughts...I tend to agree with the researcher who says to see some faces on TV in the morning.  I find that it does help me...like you say...it makes you feel like you are part of something.  I grew up with TV to keep me company...it was just my mom and me and often times I could not go outside...she was so paranoid she would not let me out to play...sometimes for good reason...it was dangerous where we lived.  But the TV shows...would keep me company and helped me to survive.  I turn them on now for background noise.

 

Thanks for sharing your experiences Rose...hope you have a great weekend!

Dear Merely Me, I wasnt allowed out to play either, and spent alot of time alone, with another elderly person who slept alot during the day and was too old to mind me [my grandma] and too scared to let me out ! Sometimes, rather than watching other kids play with my face to the window, I would draw and  make comics and write little stories. But, with the dawning of T.v. I dont use it as an escape / an excuse for living but it can be used very positively for Depression and Anxiety.  I really have to say, even putting on an Amercian Channel, watching whats happening there is therapuetic in the morning when stomach is churning and Depression is at its worst. To get the Porridge inside is important, I enjoy Breakfast even though its my worst time of the day. I have it on a tray with a  big Mug of tea. I sort of pretend Im in on the chat and my mind goes outside of itself.  During dreadful Black Depressions, Ive managed to collect some very funny movies. like Curb your Enthusiasm, Sienfeld, I love the Simpsons and Ive some old movies that are upliftting.  Anythings better than rocking to and frow on the Sofa with your own distorted thoughts.

Hey there!

 

This is excellent information for anyone who is suffering from depression.  I do find that if I stop exercising...I get into a slump.  That time...is "me" time and I cherish it.

 

I just started to try Xanax myself...what dose are you on?  My anxiety has been through the roof lately so...I decided to take the plunge and try it.  I think it helps when you need it.

 

I hope you do come back to write more...you have a great attitude...great ideas for wellness...your perspective is greatly appreciated!

I am so sorry you have Fibro Sioux...what does that feel like?  Is it like constant pain?  I would like to know more.

 

It is interesting that people do seem to have a time of day when the depression is worse.  Mine might be mornings...when I just don't feel I have the energy or stamina to go through the day.

 

Pepsi and a smoke?  Well...I am sure others wake up this way too.  My mother did for many years...and she would also drink coffee.  For me...I can't stand the thought of drinking or eating in the morning until a certain amount of time has passed. 

 

Thanks so much for your comment...love hearing from you!

Wow!  That is amazing...it is like your body clock is telling you that you function better during certain hours...and now you are listening to it.  This is a very novel idea...I am sure not many people are able to do this but...it is certainly food for thought.

 

Thanks so much for sharing this suggestion with us!

Dear Nananutt,  Thats really interesting, I do believe, even some people that dont suffer depression, are by nature, Nightowls. they funciton better. I really admire you for  ignoring what supposedly 'Normal' and doing what feels right for you ! Youve taken a pro active step to alleviate bad feelings and depression and youve also given yourself a feeling of empowerment by changing things yourself, both are  very therapuetic, I'm so happy for you that you could do this, and that youre able to sleep the odd hours needed too.  Have you ever noticed too, that some of the best films are sometimes on at 4am? best of luck Nana

Hey...

 

These are wonderful suggestions!  Right...having a purpose really helps...something you want to do and believe in.  And yoga...I just started taking a class and it absolutely does help...I have MS and it helps for this and for my mood.

 

Thanks so much for joining our conversation...I do hope you will come again!

Welcome Im dancing as fast as I can,    I love your username. I remember when the film came out, I was trying to come down from a Valium addiction , Id been put on them as a young teenager 12 or 13 and I was going thru hell trying to come off them and that was a great book, and later a Movie and of course true.   I agree so much about helping out. Its like a cliche, eat well, meditate, exercise and help somebody - but youre so right, living alone without family, since my job ended 6yrs ago,havent been able to get one {Its an ageist society here in Ireland] and a Recession too ! So basically Ive nothing much to do, so rather than being busy busy, Ive nothing to do and try and fill the day doing things and making out times - to go and meet so and so, walk, 1 oclock make Lunch, its very insular. Im just afraid of not being well enough to stick the volunteer work But youre so right, helping others/helping out gives us a meaning to get up and some dignity too.

Dear Rose Martin, I've read your posts for quite awhile now, and it never ceases to amaze me how wise and gracious you are, usually your posts have info./wisdom for most everybody even if that's not what they wrote in about. I believe you and I are in the same age group, so let me say I know exactly what you mean about ageism, it's rampant here as well(US). I am home alone all day also, I don't have money to be running around shopping and doing some of the other things "they" tell you to do for depression etc. I also have major physical illnesses that prevent me from doing some things. I have no family around me , so it gets pretty boring at times. Thank GOD FOR THE iNTERNET Huh??? This and others of the HealthCentral are literally saving me from going stir crazy. Well looking foward to more posts from you Rose. Best of everything to you. Sioux

Dear Sioux   Many many thanks for your very kind words. I too find this site a great help; especially as I live alone and like yourself, I too have a  physical problem with Rheumatoid Arthritis in my hands and feet. So, its hard to get a job at my age. I do go out and meet people,but like you say sioux, its hard when you havent much money, there are only so many things in life that are free and alot for me depends on the Weather !    Youre o bviously better on the internet that I am. I taught myself and am hopeless, cant post photos or anything like that but I keep promising myself that I will learn.  I do go into many sites and you can learn so much. Its a life saver, I also love Discovery channel and informative, educational programmes.   Do you read? i understand when one s depressed that it can be hard to concentrate, but light reading is good. Do you get out at all for abit  of exercise or is that possible? I think if we stayed in we'd die of Cabin Fever or Depression. Take care now.