I usually feel pretty good up until 3pm, then it's a slow decline from there. I just get slightly depressed, having some thoughts of hopelessness and then it slowly fades after 6pm. What could be causing this?
2006-10-19 05:09:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
No, i can't really say it's on the weekends, only during the week when I am working. It starts just about the time I'm leaving work.
I do feel a little sluggish to, maybe it could be my sugar level?
2006-10-19 05:22:52 · update #1
I would be willing to bet that your sugar levels are crashing at about that time. You may want to have your doctor check them...and also take a look at your diet.
I know I use to feel a slump like that before I started on a low sugar/high protein diet. That helped me tremendously!
What are you eating for lunch? Is it full of refined sugar or lacking in nutrition? Or...are you skipping lunch all together?
If your diet is healthy, then talk to your doctor about chronic fatigue syndrome or possible digestion problems. I doubt it's depression if you only feel it at that time each day. Is it like this on the weekends too?
Edit: Take a look at what you are doing differently during the work week. Do you eat differently? Do you spend more (or less) time sitting? Do you get more or less natural sun light? Maybe keep a journal and keep track of what the differences are and go from there. If it's diet, change that. If it's that you're sitting too long in an office with fluorescent lights, then make it a point to sneak outside for a quick walk. Work can be so repetitive and unhealthy when you spend all day sitting and staring at a computer screen (believe me...I know). You're body may just be coming down a stressful day at work. I'm willing to bet that a couple of easy life style changes are all you need.
It worked for me. Good luck to you!!!
2006-10-19 05:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have known people that have a down time each afternoon as well. All of them figured out it was a caffeine crash. Do you drink a significant amount of coffee (or other caffeine beverages) in the morning?
If so- I would try either having some coffee/tea (green tea is very good for you) each afternoon around 2:30 or 3:00... or slowly weaning off caffeine all together.
I quit caffeine all together for several months and then slowly started with green tea every morning. This generally leaves me feeling good all day long instead of the ups and downs.
As mentioned by others... sugar can have the same effects.. sometimes worse.
2006-10-19 12:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Plaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be fluorescent lighting and not enough natural light, or it could be low blood sugar after a heavy lunch. Some people (me included) are just slower and not as chipper after lunch. You might try a walk outside for your break in the early afternoon and a protein-rich snack and water to help keep you going. You may not be getting enough sleep and may be mistaking fatigue for depression.
The thing is, everyone's body goes through cycles during the day - you say you get your second wind after 6:00 p.m. You might want to have a routine thyroid check and iron studies just to rule out any problems there.
2006-10-19 12:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by Dovie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ellie04 has some sound advice.
Start with examining your diet, then determine if you are getting adequate exercise and good deep sleep. Also consider a 15minute walk or other exercise at 2:30-2:45.
However, I have noticed that many animals take a nap in the afternoon. Maybe we should follow their lead on this one.
2006-10-19 12:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by Sociallyinquisitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Christ, you can always be happy and hopeful. He is the answer to our life.
In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
(Digestion of above can even prevent depression and suicide attempt.)
2006-10-19 12:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by Moriahho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out info on circadian rhythms. At that time of day (if you have a regular waking/sleeping cycle), you are at the nadir of your circadian rhythm, which can result in fatigue and confusion.
http://www.hallym.ac.kr/~neuro/kns/tutor/medical/rhy.html
2006-10-19 12:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a female problem, you should try taking pills.
2006-10-19 13:30:56 · answer #7 · answered by Badstudent 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I definitely would see someone, I know someone who was on a roller coaster chemically, they would have up moods and down moods.....it was a minor bi polar....
2006-10-19 12:12:46 · answer #8 · answered by lost&confused 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You DONT NEED PILLS you need SUGAR you're going into a sugar crash
2006-10-19 20:25:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋