Severe morning Depression

[Strongest123]

Hello everyone on here. Hope everyone had a peaceful Labor Day weekend. I myself am struggling a bit lately. I’ve been struggling especially in the mornings. I tell you it’s freakin hard getting out of bed, cause of my mind. The depression really gets a hold of me in the mornings. And it’s been happening a lot lately, don’t know why, but it’s been really really hard. On top of all this if I have certain things I need to do I get anxious. I really wish I start feeling better, I’ve been struggling so much recently. SAMSON

[TyrSwimmer_Sac]

I know what you mean, which is why I come here too. I am currently on depression and anxiety meds, I do cardio daily and I work till I am exhausted or mentally burned out. So, I write to people I've met on here. I don't have actually friends and I'm not sure I'd call my co-workers friends as I only socialize with them at work. Everyday is a struggle but I keep trying. Lately it's been very hard with family issues and all work. Rarely find time for myself, but I'm working on that.

I see by your post depression and anxiety are issues, so feel free to chat me up any time I'm on.

[Strongest123 in reply to TyrSwimmer_Sac]

Thank you for your support

[TyrSwimmer_Sac in reply to Strongest123]

No problem, helps when you help others too. Strange how that works but it does for me anyway.

[Strongest123 in reply to TyrSwimmer_Sac]

Good morning. Got up a while ago and getting ready for the day. Not easy but trying. I’m gonna try and workout for an hour

[ziggypiggy]

I hear you. Mornings are really bad. At night I feel better so I make plans on things to accomplish tomorrow. Unfortunately, I wake up and feel like a completely different person than the night before. I struggle to even take care of myself. I then feel bad about not doing any of the things I wanted to do and that just magnifies the depression. As the day goes by I feel a little better and the cycle just continues again.. Day after day.I'm tired of trying to explain this to those around me. They dont get it. It's a lonely existence.

So. I hear you. I understand.

Every night I tell myself maybe tomorrow will be different. Maybe.

[bonkers65 in reply to ziggypiggy]

I know what you mean. Mornings are torture and then at night I feel like a totally different person. Then morning comes again.

[MoiveMarcus]

heya, do you have sleep issues too? is it not only the voices in the beginning but also at night? I found tackling this loop to be helpful

[Strongest123 in reply to MoiveMarcus]

I do have sleep issues too. I’ve been struggling lately with sleep. I also have sleep apnea

[jb042711]

I'm so sorry you're struggling so much lately. One thing that I can suggest is if you can maybe do one thing that you need to do a day, that might help your anxiety if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff you need to do. I'm sorry that it's been a struggle to get out of bed lately. Depression is hard. I know. I've been there before. I'll pray for you.

[Strongest123 in reply to jb042711]

Thank you very much. One thing that helps me is writing things I need to do in a notebook

[Agora1]

Hi Strongest, in all the years that I suffered severe Anxiety, I never once told myself that Iwas sad or depressed (even while in the hospital). I tend to stay away in answering

depression issues because of that. However, I do believe that depression has a chemical

imbalance component. When the right meds and dosages are given, what makes depression

continue on?? Could it be our way of thinking? Could it be the sadness and anger we feel

because of it robbing our daily lives is on the same path as severe Anxiety lying to us?

My mind set didn't change with just medication and therapy. I hated the mornings with a

passion. The fear in trying to do something was off the charts. After a while, the fear was

planted in my mind as I went to bed knowing what would happen the next day. (and it did)

That was, until I used psychology on my psychological problem lol

What if I was more positive in thinking that I would wake up in a better mental state?

No more "what ifs"...No more Maybe's, Couldn't, Shouldn't, Would't and any other negative

connotation. It worked... Oh not overnight but with constant brain washing per se.

My subconscious mind started believing in what I was thinking..

As I said, I usually don't get into depression posts because I never experienced what I felt

was true depression but severe fear of Anxiety.

You have nothing to lose at this point Strongest. YouTube can be a turning point for you

as it was for me. Wishing you good days ahead, one day at a time. xx

[Strongest123 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you so much Agora1. I know I’ve asked you before, and I’m sorry about that. What are the YouTube channels you recommend. And again I’m sorry about asking again. SAMSON

[Agora1 in reply to Strongest123]

Never a need to apologize my friend. When we hurt so much, it's hard to believethat there are methods to help us through. The ones I would suggest on YouTube

are Affirmations which can help instill some pretty strong positivity in who you

are and what you can become.

Let me take a look and get back to you on some of my favorites xx

[Strongest123 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you

[Agora1 in reply to Strongest123]

YouTube always draws me into enlightening videos..Here are 2 that will get you started..

"Affirmation for Health, Wealth, Happiness/Abundance "I AM"

(21 days to a new you) by Jason Stephenson

"Affirmation for Health/Wealth/Happiness 30 day Program"

by Jason Stephenson

And then make sure you listen to the many "Motivational Videos" out there

one is Denzel Washington... they will give you something to thing about

and get you to start moving in the right direction.

I hope this helps some.

We're here if you need more guidance.

It will happen for you when the time is right and when you are ready. xx

[bonkers65]

I can definitly relate