Is depression causing me to be unable to sleep?

Question

I think I on the verge of having a melt down. Hubby and I having problems...yada yada yada...could being depressed causing me not to be able to sleep?

Im tired, Im a stay at home mom, but I just can't seem to fall asleep anymore. I need help.

Answer 1

Depression could be your problem. Go see a doctor, hun. Exercise might help, too. And I don't know what you eat during the day, but changing your diet might help. I am a stay at home mom, too, and I know that sometimes it does get rather mudane and lonely. And that can cause depression. I don't know if you feel this way, but here are some things that I do.
I take the munchkins to the library for 'story time' every morning. Check with your local libraries. Some of them have this, and many other great programs.
I met some other SAHMs in my neighborhood via the internet with kids the same ages as mine. We get together and the kids play and we have a soda or tea or whatever and chat. Sometimes we put money together and get a pizza and watch a movie one afternoon.
I dance. I crank some music really loud in the living room, and just dance. My kids think it's a riot. I am a horrible dancer, but I feel a million times better.
Read a funny book. Or something funny online.
I try to eat healthy. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies. I want my kids to eat healthy, so I eat whatever I give them.
I have struggled with depression for many years, and doing these things I just told you SERIOUSLY does help.
I hope I have helped you. God bless ya, hun. :o)

Answer 2

Depression can most definitely cause sleep disturbances. In addition, the longer your sleep is disrupted, the worse it can get because it is difficult to get your internal clock reset. You should seek counselling or attempt to talk things out with someone close to you. Other tips are to get a lot of excercise, do not eat before bed, drink warm milk, find calming things to do before bedtime such as read (which will help distract you from worries), and try to tell yourself that you are not alone. We all have worries that cause us sleepless nights. The fact is, whatever you are worried about will still be there in the morning (LOL).....so go go count some sheep and best of luck to you!

Answer 3

Yes, indeed! Being overwhelmed, stressed out, or depressed can cause problems with sleeping. After I lost everything in Hurricane Katrina I couldn't sleep well for months. Being totally stressed out about FEMA, the insurance company, the mortgage company, the interruption of my student teaching, my kids...blah, blah, blah...your mind will just try to think of ways to correct the problems that you know damn well you can't fix at the worst possible time--when you are trying to sleep.

You'll eventually snap out of it, though. Try taking a long walk after dinner; that will help you get the exercise you need to rest. Take a long, hot bath, and take a sip of Red Wine before bed. Try to relax. If I can survive the losing everything I owned, and I am still sane, you can make it through this time in your life, too. The restlessness will pass...I assure you it will!

Answer 4

Yes, depression is a contributer to bad sleep, or no sleep. I have the same problem. I've gotten Rx like Ambien but, they're costly. I found some OTC that works just as well. Try Tylenol Simply Sleep. Don't use it always, but it really helps when the zzz's just won't come.
Maybe its time for a chat with your doctor.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Wow you are doing it tough!

Firstly you could very well be depressed and as many have said anti-depressants could help.

What I'd recommend as perhaps the first step would be to see a counsellor Social Worker, Psychologist or mental Health Professional.

From what you say a Family therapist could be OK too.

If you do need drugs, having counselling as well WILL accelerate your recovery, drugs on their own aren't as effective as many believe.

By the way you don't mention kids, if you have them get help for them too, they deserve it & need you to be at your best.

All the best.

Answer 7

In a way it is. Im on anti-depressants at the moment and have been for 10 years. i have always had trouble sleeping. i think its because of the depression that it coincides with your thoughts while trying to sleep. See your doctor/GP about it as ive got new tablets that make me more sleepy and my sleeping habits have got better.

Hope this helps you. I hope it does.

Answer 8

Hewllo Madam God bless you with peace of mind.Madam yes, this not only with you lot of couples suffer fromthis so kindly try come out and try find the real problem when you are at home so you have lot of time. Do things which make you happy try to feel something good and positive.As medico proffessional i observe that this come through negativity things will come and go time to time and think wot make your hubby feel happy do the things in frient of him n in his absense. one more important thing please do more worship read your religious books coz angels ask god where did you kept peace oh lord! Lord answer peace in my recitations as much as you do meditation you get peace wand good result god is there behind us so be strong need not worry you can feel better int his times and always be thankfull to the day when this start and ends. i wish you good luck i pray for your peace of mind i hope after you read this you will feel comfortable. good luck and good bye.

Answer 9

Yes, insomnia can certainly be a symptom of depression. It can also be stress, worry. SInce you mention that you and the hubby are having troubles. See a therapist for yourself. A marriage counselor for you and the husband. Good luck and God bless you !

Answer 10

Could very well be. Especially if there are alot of things on your mind. When you go to bed stressed with alot of things to worry and think about it tends to cause problems. If you feel sad and unable to cope with your feelings most of the time I'd go see somebody. I hope things start going better for you!