Posted by Daisym on January 30, 2007, at 19:20:29
In reply to Anxiety, depression, etc: Morning vs Night..., posted by Michael83 on January 30, 2007, at 19:11:19
I think there are definately chemical changes in the brain that make you less depressed in the morning. And sleep plays a huge role - bigger than most people think. So much repair work and integration of feelings and thoughts and experiences happen when we are sleeping. When I don't sleep, or sleep very little, I find myself having melt downs much more quickly.
But I also think that the kinds of stress we have to face play into this too. I will often stay up very late because at 2am no one wants anything from me and nothing bad can come in the mail and my company is closed, etc. etc. My therapist says I feel "free." I guess he is right. Sometimes it is lonely but I think I'm choosing lonely over stress right now.
Good thread - interesting idea. Makes me think of light-therapy for SAD.
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