In Today's issue we are going to focus again sleep and some of several ways to practically deal with male depression.
#3 Today - SLEEP
SLEEP AND DEPRESSION
Good Day to you...hope you slept well.
Yesterday we looked at sleep and some practical ways to help with the issue of 'Waking up frequently during the night.'
Today we are going to look at my favourite - Can't Get Out of Bed,
Depression can be exhausting. As simple as it might sound, getting out of bed can feel like an impossible task when caught in the grips of depression. But laying around in bed isn’t the best strategy for fighting depression. Here are a few tips – things to keep in mind – that will help you rise up, get out of bed, and move on with your day.
Start with the simplest step
When you’re depressed, it can feel like you don’t have enough energy to even get out of bed. In this case, think of the simplest thing you have to do that day. Maybe this is getting up and having a glass of water or juice. Maybe it’s brushing your teeth. You may not think so while lying in bed, but once you’re up you’ll have more energy.
Recognise how hard this is
If you manage to get yourself up and going. WELL DONE... take a second to recognise that this is actually a really difficult thing to do when depressed. Whatever you’re going to do for the day, you’ve already got getting out of bed done and crossed off the list. Use the momentum to carry you on to your next small task.
Don’t use sleep to escape or avoid life
Sometimes you want to stay in bed, pull the covers over your head, and forget everything you’re feeling or worrying about. This is totally normal when you’re depressed because it can feel like everything is working against you. But staying in bed isn’t a solution – it doesn’t make problems or responsibilities disappear. Instead, it leads to poorer quality sleep and feeling worse. Think of getting out of bed as one small way to fight back against depression.
#3 Today - SLEEP
SLEEP AND DEPRESSION
Good Day to you...hope you slept well.
Yesterday we looked at sleep and some practical ways to help with the issue of 'Waking up frequently during the night.'
Today we are going to look at my favourite - Can't Get Out of Bed,
Depression can be exhausting. As simple as it might sound, getting out of bed can feel like an impossible task when caught in the grips of depression. But laying around in bed isn’t the best strategy for fighting depression. Here are a few tips – things to keep in mind – that will help you rise up, get out of bed, and move on with your day.
Start with the simplest step
When you’re depressed, it can feel like you don’t have enough energy to even get out of bed. In this case, think of the simplest thing you have to do that day. Maybe this is getting up and having a glass of water or juice. Maybe it’s brushing your teeth. You may not think so while lying in bed, but once you’re up you’ll have more energy.
Recognise how hard this is
If you manage to get yourself up and going. WELL DONE... take a second to recognise that this is actually a really difficult thing to do when depressed. Whatever you’re going to do for the day, you’ve already got getting out of bed done and crossed off the list. Use the momentum to carry you on to your next small task.
Don’t use sleep to escape or avoid life
Sometimes you want to stay in bed, pull the covers over your head, and forget everything you’re feeling or worrying about. This is totally normal when you’re depressed because it can feel like everything is working against you. But staying in bed isn’t a solution – it doesn’t make problems or responsibilities disappear. Instead, it leads to poorer quality sleep and feeling worse. Think of getting out of bed as one small way to fight back against depression.
Been There
This is a particular symptom of my own depression. To try and explain this to people who are lucky enough not to have experienced the affliction is very difficult. The biggest thing to realise is not to punish yourself for feeling this way, it's OK. Tomorrow is another day, As I said above, if you can get out of bed and make a drink then WELL DONE it is a massive achievement.
REMEMBER - If you need help contact your GP or online help sites.
THE HIGHEST SUICIDE RATE OF MEN IS OVER 40 YEARS OF AGE AND IT IS INCREASING.
Tomorrow we are going to take a break from depression and look at some different issues that effect the 'middle aged' man.
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Very useful advice Nev.
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