mornings are the worst

[Runes]

hello. I hate waking up in the morning. I’m so depressed and worried I will never get better. My meds don’t seem to be working and I tried tms and it worked at first but then it stopped working. This is so hard.

[PeaceNeed]

Welcome to group . I know how u feel. When u wake up to face another day. All the cortisol thats built up in your system hits you causing anxiety along with depression. I was thinking of trying tms . How long did it last?

[Runes in reply to PeaceNeed]

when you do TMS you’re not allowed to drink any alcohol. I follow that rule and did about 2 1/2 months of TMS and it was really successful and then when we stopped treatment I started to drink again and I think that messed it up And anyways I stopped drinking and the depression was still there and so I started TMS again but not a full series. Unfortunately I have no medical coverage for TMS and it’s very expensive so I couldn’t continue it.

[Toddzen]

Mornings are also hard for me. I don't have a job and I live alone. I am on Disability for Major Depression and this disease can be so horrible. I find going for a walk in nature calms my mind. Listening to books on Audible helps.

[Paint4Health]

I know what you mean. Mornings are difficult. Some days I don't want to get out of bed at all. I have family and friends rooting for me and checking on me daily to ensure I'm getting up and at 'em but it's hard to explain how debilitating MDD can be. Everyday, I keep hoping I'll wake up and everything will be back on track but it never does. I feel your pain and frustration. I'm right there with you. Toddzen is right that walks in nature and books on tape can be soothing.

[Runes in reply to Paint4Health]

thank you for your reply. I have been feeling much better lately. Not sure if it is the final tms treatments I had or changing to a keto diet which is supposed to be very healthy for the brain. Whatever it is I am happy not to be so horribly depressed at this time. You are fortunate to have people who check up on you. That can help so much. And definitely getting outside for walks helps