Q: Of those who are depressed, I wonder what portion are more depressed in the morning, and what portion are more depressed late in the day.
I'm definitely a morning person and get more done then that at any other time. I used to trail off completely in the afternoon when I could often feel the full impact of depression - the symptom I hated most was the complete loss of mental focus and motivation. But mostly depression wasn't on a daily cycle - I was usually either up or down for days at a time - round the clock. When really depressed, I knew from the moment I woke up what was happening - I was lost for that day.
John
Hi, I seem to find myself more depressed in the morning. I thought it was just because I was tired, but now I'm not sure. It seems like any small amount of stress sets me off crying then its all downhill from there!! Good luck and I hope things get better for you.
Well, come to think of it, I think I'm worse in the morning, too. I've never been a "morning" person, though, so don't know if that's part of it or not. Now that I'm retired, it's even harder to get myself going unless I have to be somewhere at a certain time. Are you an early riser? Just wondering if the degree of depression might correlate to the amount of energy we have at certain times of the day.
Hi there...
I tend to be more depressed at night. I am more of a morning person myself...Its difficult to get up from the previous night but when im up, IM UP
Late in the day tends to be the worst because thats when im alone. Usually when that happens my thoughts begin to take over and i begin to feel alone. And i am alone, it takes me a while to fall asleep because im just thinking of my life.
During the day i tend to be surrounded by people which doesnt make me feel as bad.
Donna-1,
My bout with depression is much more intent in the morning. I need a couple hours
to get going. If I exercise by mid-morning I'm fine till about mid-night.
Ric
I feel worse in the morning. Better as the day goes on.
Mornings are definitely one of my least favorite times. But I love my sleep so getting up has always been a bit of a downer for me.
What's good about it is the peace, though. I'm a night person by nature and am most peaceful then.
I say the afternoons are when I am usually most depressed. Too much chaos for my tastes. I prefer the laid back attitude of late night and early morning. It's that peace once again. Lots of time for me to enjoy without interruption.
If I were ever elected president the first bill I may pass on to congress would have to be no talking before 9 AM. Shhhhhhhh......
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Yes, right now I am an early riser. Maybe I always have been. I grew up getting up at 4am because that's when my parents always got up. I feel ALIVE in the morning -- energetic, more peaceful, absent of anxiety. And that feeling stays with me a good part of the day. But then toward evening, I am suddenly fatigued mentally, physically, spiritually. And not only fatigue, but lacking the will to do anything. Sometimes I just go to bed and lay there in the dark with my mind on autopilot, waiting for sleep to take over...with feelings of hopelessness.