Mornings and Depression
Waking up and getting up are two different things.
Ever since coming out of a decade-long depression in early 2018, the most noticeable difference is that I feel this keen excitement to get out of bed and start my day. Not to mention, I dream pleasantly at night often lucidly, and feel energized and well-rested each morning. I’m definitely a morning person.
However, when undergoing bouts of relapse depression, it’s very common to wake up with a feeling of lethargy and exhaustion, where nothing would be better than to laze about in bed for hours before it’s completely necessary to get up. Since nothing is at all interesting or enjoyable, physical comfort is one way to replace being forced to be productive or motivated in life.
Healthy humans are able to not only wake up early but get up and start the day, genially and cheerfully. It’s not a chore to wake up but a blessing since a new day is on the horizon and there are so many wonderful possibilities. This is how things have been going for me lately.
The best way to start the day on a good note while depressed is to first make sure to get a night of healthy sleep. To do this, we must prioritize sleep and go to bed at a decently early time. Then, allow ourselves to wake up naturally without an alarm, fully rested. If we have sleep disorders or…
