I'm wondering if this is common amongst people with depression. When I'm just mildly depressed, like I am right now (and most of the time), I feel worst in the morning. I feel quite miserable when I wake up, brain foggy through most of the day -- sort of like I'm on auto-pilot, and then in the evening, once the sun goes down, I start to feel better... My mind feels clearer and my mood is more positive. I have been this way as long as I can remember -- both medicated and unmedicated. Am I alone in this?

Btw, it's much worse on weekends and holidays. During the week, my job kind of snaps me out of the blahs and keeps me busy and I feel quite positive and focused and I get lots done. I still feel best at night, though. When I'm left to my own devices on the weekends, I feel lousy all day -- and never get anything accomplished.