my depression comes and goes or you can say is just worse at times, but when im feeling depressed i hate sleeping in my bed and the only way i can get to sleep is if im on the couch/sofa, and it upsets my husband, is this strange or does anyone else have other strange things they do when they are depressed?
2007-03-11 05:15:10 · 10 answers · asked by Kenny K 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes that has happened to me. I have never talked to anyone about it, so I don't know why I do this.
My theory is that this is our way of taking care of ourselves. We have felt feelings of despair in bed, so we are giving ourselves a "change of scenery" to see if it helps. It seems to work for me.
Good luck to you.
2007-03-11 05:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband does this 2 and it drove me 2 distraction! Then we had a series of unfortunate events (no pun intended!) and i now wake up at 2.30 every night and cant go to sleep until i go downstairs get a drink let myself get really cold then go 2 my warm bed! We all have strange coping mechanisms for stress and depression sometimes it is best to really consider the causes then a cure can come from it or at least an understanding from your husbands point of view!
2007-03-11 05:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by silent1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each will have their own problems when depressed. If your depression keeps changing often, you could check whether you are bipolar. Have you got the diagnosis of the depression from a qualified health professional? And are you taking any medication? If you prefer to share these aspects, may be I can help you better with some alternative health solutions.
2007-03-11 05:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some times when I spend the day in bed-depressed or not, I need a change of scenery and have to sleep elsewhere like you do.
I hope your husband can understand this is a coping mechanism and it has nothing to do with how much you love him.
Good luck
2007-03-11 05:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not strange. I assume that you are a fairly young person but I work with older people and it is amazing how many of them who have depression ( treated and untreated) who will not sleep in their beds. It may be worthwhile trying to work out why you cant sleep in bed. Is it from fear of disturbing your partner of the guilt that you might. Is you partner irritated or worried that you may harm yourself? I hope the depression passes soon.
2007-03-11 05:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by JAy JAy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression manifests itself in strange ways. The good thing is that you recognise you are depressed, that is the beginning of the cure. Truly depressed people never realise they are depressed.
2007-03-11 05:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by Traveller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to see a counselor and /or phsychiatrist.
You may need medication . Do you have any other symptoms besides depression ?
I hope you feel better hun XXXhugsXXX
2007-03-11 05:19:57 · answer #7 · answered by pure_sweetness1984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi this is not uncommon, move the tv in to the bed room , that ussually helps
2007-03-11 05:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by yellowbeard04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if you are taking drugs they might make you depressed. Try taking sleeping pills!!!!!!
2007-03-11 05:24:09 · answer #9 · answered by stickytack77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.cchr.org/index.cfm/8771
Before you consider psychiatry..... WATCH THOSE VIDEOS.
I have lived absolute hell for eight years because psychiatry destroyed my life.
2007-03-11 05:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋