The anatomy of depression is different, unique and exclusive in each person; However, in the midst of these terrible labyrinths deprived of darkness, there is an element common to all: the symptoms of this disease are devastating in the morning, when the day begins. and does the person feel helpless, reluctant, out of breath?
Patients with this disorder in all its varieties (major depression, dysthymic disorder, associated with bereavement?), also have an idea in common. They would like to have another type of disease whose symptoms were more visible, physical. In this way suffering would be more evident and they could have a greater understanding of others.
“The bigger the wound, the more intimate the pain. “Isabel Allende?
Let’s say, for example, someone says something as categorical as “I can’t get up in the morning. “This gives the psychologist or doctor a clear idea of what can happen to that person. However, in the eyes of colleagues, friends or even family, something like this can be interpreted as carelessness, laziness or even as an excuse not to assume your personal and professional responsibilities.
It’s not easy. Depression is similar to the impact of an internal cyclone: it devastates and changes everything, much of our body’s processes slow down, metabolism changes, the perception of our reality changes and this neurochemistry causes so-called ‘daytime mood swings’.
Andrea is 46 years old and is currently suffering a relapse of her depression, two years ago she managed to overcome it with medication and psychotherapy, she was able to identify the return of this uncomfortable shadow in her life by a very concrete fact : It became increasingly difficult to get up in the morning. Every day she felt more apathetic, discouraged and with many negative thoughts. I had no doubt: the depression was back.
This well-known enemy usually intensifies its symptoms first thing in the morning through a series of very specific processes and dimensions.
Another more debilitating factor is the feeling of not having the strength to face the day that has just begun, that helplessness and the certainty of not being able to cope with your responsibilities further increase the feeling that we are losing control of our lives.
We returned once again with our protagonist, Andrea, a woman who needs to deal with a new episode of depression that she had not planned and who did not expect to live again, although depression is an old acquaintance of her life, do not hesitate. talk to your specialist, to prescribe the most appropriate medication.
“We don’t all know our true stature, until we need to get up. “Emily Dickinson?
It should be noted that people who experience more severe symptoms in the early hours of the day need a type of treatment that will help them regulate certain neurotransmitters that change their circadian rhythm. In addition to addiction treatment, Andrea has created a series of routines in her life that will allow her to better manage her illness.
It should be remembered that interpersonal therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy can be of great help in the treatment of such disorders, to which none of us are immune.
Our protagonist decides, first of all, to go to his doctor to perform an analysis of what is happening, we know that concrete facts such as thyroid function problems, low levels of vitamin B12 or even liver problems can cause or increase this decrease in mood. and energy in the morning.
Last but not least, set a time for meditation: only 15 or 20 minutes are enough, this is an important moment of connection with yourself, where you can better manage negative thoughts and emotions, so our protagonist calms down a little more, serenity and motivation to gradually face the challenges of his day.
We believe that these simple tips can also be helpful.