Mornings and depression ugh!

[Strongest123]

Good morning to all. Woke up a little while ago and I dreaded getting out of bed. Why are mornings so rough for those suffering from depression? It’s like oh no! I don’t know but, I look forwards to the night time ever since I fell into this deep depression. It’s like I really have to push myself to do things. I try to look forwards to all the things I have planned, but that shadow of depression keeps creeping up on me. It’s rough. I have my daughter staying with me today and I put on my sort of happy face and drudge right on. It’s not easy, wow. I’ve been retired from this condition since last year, and I do take my meds and see my therapists, but these mornings can get the best of you I must say. I wish all a great Monday. SAMSON .

[Suzhou]

I don’t feel like getting out of bed ever. One of the things I do is set my alarm early. Like if I need to leave by 10 I’ll set my alarm for 8. So I can snooze. Or I can get up. Watch a tv show. Read a book. Anything to help my mind settle and so I have a little me time before the day starts.

[Strongest123 in reply to Suzhou]

Thank you for your reply

[Agora1]

The night seems to go by so fast and before long, it's the break of a new day.

New day that comes with new fears in our mind. Doubts in if we can handle

anymore surprises. So before we are even fully awake we are already into a

negative zone.

We need to change that thought, no matter how small. Something to get up for.

When it becomes the "same old, same old" there is a loss of motivation that just

wants to respond to lying in bed. Worst thing possible.

Making the decision to get out of bed is the first step. Sitting up and putting your

legs over the side of the bed is the second step. Collect yourself for a moment and

then take that most important step, walking forward one step in front of the other.

Blank out anything that comes to mind right now. These next few minutes are about

you starting the engine and revving it up Having something to eat and hydrate is the

fuel your body needs. Taking a shower and getting dressed are important as soon as you

get up since that alone can set the mood of the day. Whether you sit in all day or venture

out, that is your choice. But at least you got off to a positive start.

Depression may be about chemical imbalances in the brain but the brain also needs positive reinforcement to go along with the meds we are taking, the therapy we are getting. It's a group approach and if one thing is missing, we can feel like we are not

getting better. Happy Monday Strongest123...the day is still young Maybe think of one

thing you can do out of the house. It may be what will cause the turning point for the rest of the day. It's going to be okay. You have to believe in that. x

[Hidden]

I'm the opposite of you...no battle in the morn yet when evening comes look out....don't like to be alone at night.....

Maybe try starting your morning out with something that brings a smile to you....watching a bird, the sun or clouds...just trying to think of some things for your morning to start off better....

Dump trucks of love, peace, light, joy and cozy hugs!!!

[Stilltrying_]

It's a chemical thing with depression. The chemical things which make us feel at our lowest are right at the forefront in the morning and then the chemical balance of our brain alters as the day goes on so we feel better. x

[SirGrits]

Hey strongest keep grinding. Try to focus on the next thing.

If you haven't shared this with your therapist, now's prolly the time. If nothing else take some comfort knowing you're not alone. God speed.