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LemonjuiceSenior Contributor
I've been feeling down for about three weeks now, but it's worse at night time. If I'm going to feel suicidal, it's at night. I don't think it's just that it's quieter at night. Wondering if anyone knows if there's a brain chemistry reason for this?
In response to: Why are nights worse with depression?
BlueBaySenior Contributor
Hi @Lemonjuice
I am worse at night. For me I think cause it's quiet and dark. I don't know if it's brain chemistry chsnge.
thsts a good question. Might ask my psych next appt.
take care.
In response to: Why are nights worse with depression?
LostandaloneSenior Contributor
Hi @ Lemomjuice
I find my wost time is when I wake in the mornings.. my painc attacks/anxiety is at its worst... and all I want to do is roll over and hide from the world...
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