Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

18,302 Members

157,736 Posts

9 Online

deleted_user 05/04/2007

Lately I've been having such a hard time in the mornings. I'm on an antidepressant that also helps me sleep. I can't figure out if it's the depression breaking through or the medicine. I've been on the max dose since early March, so I'm inclined to think that it's not the meds. Anyone else worse in the mornings? I really have a hard time just moving - I'm so tired.

deleted_user 05/04/2007

yes,i'm the same way. It seems like it takes me forever to get moving

deleted_user 05/04/2007

i'm the same way. mornings are just no good for me at all, mostly because i don't sleep well at night if at all.

it sounds like you've probably been on the med long enough for any side effects to have worn off. i'm assuming it's likely the depression making you feel that way. hang in there, hun! i hope things get better soon!

deleted_user 05/04/2007

Although any med that makes you sleepy through the night might make you sleepy during the day as an after effect. Call your pharmacist and ask him if you should have this feeling after taking it as long as you have. Keep us posted.

deleted_user 05/04/2007

Mornings are always the worst for me. I don't start to wake up and feel halfway normal until late morning or afternoon, then evenings are usually the best. I've read that the stress hormone called cortisol often goes way up at night when we sleep, especially for those of us with depression, and that could be the reason for feeling so bad in the mornings. I've also been told it could be due to hypothyroidism.

Anyway, you're not alone.

deleted_user 05/04/2007

Thanks everyone for the responses.
I do hate being this way. I've always been a morning person.

deleted_user 05/04/2007

Thanks everyone for the responses.
I do hate being this way. I've always been a morning person.

Join the Conversation

Posts You May Be Interested In

Widow/Widowers Traveling/Cruise Trips??

Posted by: carrie415

Last Reply: Myfavorite 09/18/2018

11

I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
Grief

Posted by: joannklingaman

Last Reply: loco 10/28/2018

13

A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...

Widow/Widowers Traveling/Cruise Trips??

Grief