Does anyone else feel depressed at a certain time of the day like I do?

Question

I really get depressed in the late afternoon. It doesn't matter if I am going to work, my days off, or when I spend time with my child that time of day makes me want to cry. On the work days it makes me feel that my day is over and the rest of the day I will be working, on my off days, I am in for the rest of day having finished my errands and i feel shut it, and on the days with my child, it means my visit with here is almost over. I could hardly keep myself from crying when I was going to work today. I am ok now as I seem to feel better when it gets to be late at night but i just hate the afternoons and get to feeling really lonely and hopeless. DOes anyone else have a time of the day that they feel sad?

Answer 1

The best time of day for me is at night, that is when I come alive. I am more of a night person. I hate the afternoons as that is when I feel down. I do get down at nights but don't get me wrong it is not as bad as the afternoons by far. I sleep my mornings away as I am up so late at night.

Answer 2

It's a tough time for us. We have dinner, laundry, housework, homework, spouses, etc to deal with. THere is just too much going on.

We feel as though time is passing us by and and we haven't accomplished the things that are important to us.

Later in the day, it's getting dark. There is seasonal affective disorder. Perhaps you need more sunlight to function well. Lamps and lights are made for this purpose.

I cannot recommend strongly enough to see a good Psychiatrist in case you need a very mild antidepressant. If could also be the change? I'm sorry, I don't know your age.

You may try taking a walk or doing something JUST FOR YOU during those times. That may assist your mood.

Good luck, I know how you feel.

Answer 3

You may be having a low-energy moment. Your energy from lunch has worn off, you've been on the go for a long time, and now the blood sugar is low. Maybe that's the cause of the timing. For me it's 3 am when I wake up in the middle of the night. Fortunately many such problems can be solved with good coffee.

Answer 4

I have since I was about 13 every afternoon get a mild depressed feeling and sometimes feel like crying. I know my grandmother does it also and until now thought we were the only ones. Must be normal tho since others do it.. Maybe we get tired and stressed and in the evenings we come undone.
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Answer 5

Yes, I do to. I tend to feel anxious in the mornings and more depressed as the day goes along, up until about late afternoon or early evening. I don't know why.

Answer 6

You're at the low point of your "circadian rhythm". We all have a 24-hour biological energy cycle. If you have a regular day (like getting up 7-ish), your low time is usually between 3-5. This is normal.

Sometimes a fruit drink helps.

More info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm

Answer 7

I can't answer this question right here, so IM me and I can explain a whole lot, and maybe I can shed some light on you. But just a little thing when you are feeling that way, try to keep smiling, and everything will work itself out. I have many questions to ask you so please get in contact with me.

Answer 8

I really depressed aroun 2-3 in da afternoon

Answer 9

i get sad in late afternoon like you do maybe its because i done with everything for the day until dinner, i don,t know why but i get depressed more on weekends at that time.

Answer 10

I hate mornings... Seriously hate them... I don't want to move when my alarm goes off, no matter how much sleep I get. But, that same thing happens to alot of people... It has to do with the lack of light... Try keeping on lots of lights in the room ...