Does anyone else notice things starting to spiral around evening? Any advice?

[Blue-eyed]

The depression hits so hard, suddenly, around 5pm. And it happens even if I had a productive, ok day.

[Blue-eyed]

I used to think it was just exhaustion and because I wasn’t distracted with work anymore. But it’s too much for me to handle.

I spoke to my psychiatrist - she thinks it might be because I’m taking a standard release version of welbutrin. And maybe it’s waring off toward the end of the day.

My thoughts? Honestly they jump from nothing to wanting out and feeling too overwhelmed by intense emotions. Nothing specific and Even without a trigger.

[Blue-eyed]

What do you mean by countering thoughts

[Blue-eyed]

Right I hear that. I actually have a pretty strong logical side to my thoughts. But I end up using it against myself, because I don’t understand how I could think and feel such horrible things if it’s against my values and I don’t think I truly believe it. - I end up upset with myself.

[Blue-eyed]

Ok. I will definitely try. Thank you so much

[BlueMama4]

I also seem to spiral into depression mode and become emotionally labile around 5-6pm too. It also doesn’t mater what kind of day I’ve had with work. So, I can relate to how you feel.

[cchase]

My anxiety does the same thing! For me I think when I get home and start to relax all the things I’ve been pushing down have a chance to come out. Bedtime is the worst.

[mydogs]

Mine starts about 4-30 am and I feel like I can’t get my anxiety and fear out of my head I don’t have a reason but I have shakes and very tearful this lasts all day until about 7pm then I can then eat a small meal or sandwich and have a few hours respite before I go to bed then it’s the same the next day

[Blue-eyed in reply to mydogs]

Oh my. That sounds so rough. Do you think if you were able to eat earlier you’d be able to have a little more time where you could relax?

I know it can be difficult to eat sometimes when emotions are very strong, and at same time personally when I don’t eat, it only continues to get worse.

[Hidden]

Yes. For me it is my anxiety, that feeling in the pit of my stomach. The all over unsettled feeling and the very anxious thoughts will settle in, coming out of nowhere, even if my day was a good one.

It is almost like clock-work, every evening around the same time. I have yet to figure this out.

What works for me is to do my yoga as soon as I feel it coming on. Distraction is key for me. I also incorporate breathing exercises (4-7-8) and mindfulness while doing the yoga routine.

[Blue-eyed]

Yes, please do! We can encourage or push each other

You’ve got this! And if one day you feel like you can’t, that’s ok too. Be easy on yourself