New to depression

[Jess73]

Hello. I'm not new to the site, just to depression. I've dealt with high anxiety & panic attacks for ten years and so I usually post there. However, seems like very few folks are on there anymore. Starting this past February, depression kicked in. It's been horrible feeling depressed and dealing with panic too. Plus I began waking at 2, 3, & 4 and not being able to fall back to sleep. Doc has tried three different meds to help with this, & none work.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. Any sleep tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[AlexBP]

Hi Jess. Thank you for sharing your situation. I know that depression hurts and often one gets a sinking feeling that things will never get better. The most important thing is to turn this thought aside. Remind yourself that countless people have recovered from depression through God's grace and you will be happy again too.

One of the best ways to combat both depression and sleeplessness is physical exercise. The harder you work out, the better. Exercising during the afternoon or early evening is better. Do not exercise right before going to bed; that will make the sleeplessness worse.

 

[Jess73]

Hi Jess. Thank you for sharing your situation. I know that depression hurts and often one gets a sinking feeling that things will never get better. The most important thing is to turn this thought aside. Remind yourself that countless people have recovered from depression through God's grace and you will be happy again too. One of the best ways to combat both depression and sleeplessness is physical exercise. The harder you work out, the better. Exercising during the afternoon or early evening is better. Do not exercise right before going to bed; that will make the sleeplessness worse.

Thanks for writing back. My pdoc mentioned exercise today too. I've not felt like working out but I think I need to just bite the bullet and do it.

 

[Criada]

Hi Jess, welcome to this area of the forums
I'm sorry you're suffering this way - depression is horrible.
Don't give up on the meds, sometimes it does take a long time to find one that works!

God is with you and loves you no matter how bad you are feeling - he has promised never to leave or forsake you, and he *will*get you through it
Praying for you, sister.

 

[ToBeBlessed]

Originally Posted by AlexBP

Hi Jess. Thank you for sharing your situation. I know that depression hurts and often one gets a sinking feeling that things will never get better. The most important thing is to turn this thought aside. Remind yourself that countless people have recovered from depression through God's grace and you will be happy again too. One of the best ways to combat both depression and sleeplessness is physical exercise. The harder you work out, the better. Exercising during the afternoon or early evening is better. Do not exercise right before going to bed; that will make the sleeplessness worse.
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Thanks for writing back. My pdoc mentioned exercise today too. I've not felt like working out but I think I need to just bite the bullet and do it.

Yup. Very true.

My doctor talked to me at length about exercise and my depression. When you exercise it releases endorphins into our brains, those endorphins help with our depression.

Nice to meet you Jess73

 

[Jess73]

Thanks everyone for encouragement, prayers, and welcoming me. I feel blessed.