Why am I waking up feeling this way ?

[shewolf_]

Almost every morning I wake up feeling really depressed. I don’t know why this is I mean sometimes it because of the dreams that I have that have triggered me. Or sometimes I just wake up depressed. The good thing is that I have a whole mental routine each morning when this happens so that it doesn’t determine how my day will be. But I don’t understand why I face this small battle each morning.

[hj__]

I don't have an answer but I hope it makes you feel better that you're not alone in feeling that way. Every morning this past week I have woken up depressed like you're saying (often from dreams, sometimes not), like it's a default setting. Once I get up and do what I do for mental health (going outside, praying, etc.) I feel much better. Maybe as an encouragement for us both, know that even if that feeling keeps coming back, don't take it as you're not growing or getting better. So many times it is our responses to the feelings that shows how much we've improved. Don't let it discourage you. I'm praying for both of us! Much love.

[deblhotchkiss]

I have always been this way when I am depressed. It is almost always is worse in the morning. I have read that it’s pretty common in people prone to depression. I think it’s great that you have a mental routine to push you through so that it doesn’t affect your whole day. When I wake up depressed (which is really awful, I know) I have to tell myself that how I feel now is temporary and will not last all day. Just that knowledge will sometimes help me feel better as I’m waking up. Btw, I don’t think this is a permanent problem. I feel that morning depression less and less often. Just stick to your routine and consistently tell yourself that things will get better. They will.

[Agnes14]

I have the exact same thing!

I wake up and just feel sad and depressed- sometimes from parts of dreams but sometimes not. I’ve actually found that the first time I wake up I feel ok but if I drift back off to sleep the second time I wake up I feel depressed 🤷‍♀️

I’m interested to know what your mental health routine is that helps you. I’m very new to experiencing this sort of thing and working with a therapist but always so interested in how other people cope.

I hope you find some resolution soon and that your mornings lift.

[lampreave]

It happens to me, too, and I'm sorry it is happening to you. My doctor said cortisol levels are naturally higher in the morning, and that could be part of the problem. As the cortisol levels drop as the day goes by, it does get easier for me. I hope you find the same for you. I also know what you mean about the dreams...with the current crisis, it seems like many are having vivid stress dreams. You are not alone in this, and I hope you feel better soon.

[Hidden]

Hi there, I am sorry that you are feeling this way. Unlike the other replies, until last year, mornings were always my favorite time. I'm a morning person and I never need an alarm (even now when I'm waking up at 3/4 am to run) .. however, last year it was like the black cloud every morning and I'd spend hours on YouTube before peeling myself out of bed. What concerned me most was that it was like, don't take away my one part of the day where I would least likely feel depressed.... I started to have to give myself a time limit of how long I'd play on the iPad and it also helped me to (1) tell someone I planned on running or walking in the morning (2) scheduling a call or (3) giving myself a deadline on a project so I'd have to get up. I love coffee so that's one of the main reasons I get up some days. I also for awhile had to have vit b complex beside my bed so I could try to jolt my body up.... You are not alone in your feelings .. I hope this morning was okay for you and you have peaceful day.

[rsherma]

When my anxiety is at its peak, I will catch myself asking “why” a lot as well. It’s very normal.

The best advice I can give it to attempt being comfortable with those depressed feelings. Instead of asking why, try and sit with those feelings without judging yourself for having them.

Have compassion on yourself. Best of luck friend