If there’s one symptom that can be observed in any type of depression, it’s fatigue. Intense fatigue that sticks to the skin and holds us back like a ball and chain. The problem with this fatigue is that it occurs mainly in the morning, which is one of the reasons why, in the case of depression, we feel better in the evening than in the morning.
Depression, whether severe, episodic or chronic, reactive, or post-partum, can vary according to periods, the season, and even the time of day. Thus, we can almost all notice that our mood varies from one season to another. For example, we often speak of summer depression, winter depression, etc.
Studies have shown that in depressed people, the circadian rhythm is altered. As a reminder, the circadian rhythm is our internal clock 🕰️. It’s a biological rhythm that reacts to certain physiological processes, such as sleep and food. During episodes of depression, we can notice a bad mood in the morning, which returns to normal in the evening. Hormones such as melatonin or cortisol are released less well. This is why depression makes you sleepy. Indeed, depressive disorders make you sleepy during the day or can lead to sleep disorders, mainly insomnia.
In addition to circadian rhythms and hormones, feeling better in the evening than in the morning during a period of depression is simply related to the rhythm of life. Many depressed people report morning anxieties, apathy, a lack of energy, and an inability to get up because they don’t feel up to the day ahead🪫. At the thought of having to bear a whole day with its planning, responsibilities, obligations, and constraints, the despondency and pain are stronger. All the more so this inability to cope with our obligations reinforces the feeling of loss of control, lack of self-esteem, as well as feelings of guilt and failure.
At the end of the day, things calm down. This is when you go back home, the daily hassles begin to cease, and you can finally disconnect. In the evening, there’s no longer a day to fill, and the stress and anxiety fade away. Some people even speak of a depression that has subsided and almost died.
Firstly, if you’re suffering from symptoms of depression, you should consult a psychiatrist who will be able to accompany you and, if necessary, prescribe drug treatment adapted to your case.
Editor’s note: Accept your rhythmWhen you’re depressed, you always feel better in the evening, and now you know why, your internal clock is out of kilter. You’re aware of this, you now know why, and it’s a point to take into account when organizing your day. If you suffer from depression or have certain symptoms, don’t wait to see a psychologist. You mustn’t wait, take care of yourself. 🤗 Understanding yourself, accepting yourself, being happy... It’s here and now! #BornToBeMe |
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