[Queencandor]

These past few days I woke up very crappy. I share a bedroom with my roommate and they would talk in the morning constantly. I don't think that should bother me but it does. Not to mention I don't want to do anything when I wake up either. I also am not getting sleepy at night. I wake up at odd hours and stay awake for awhile before going back to sleep. It's just been difficult to get up and out of bed. Even though seeing people happy around me should make me somewhat motivated or happy. I'm not.

[paynful]

I know this phenomenon well. Anyone who has ever lived with me knows that you DO NOT get in between me and a coffee pot. I warn people that:
- I'm not a real person until about a hour after my first cup of coffee.
- Resting ***** face has no reflection on my emotions or responses
- Enthusiasm is NOT appreciated nor is it reciprocated

Also, all conversations may be subject for repeat in a few hours time.
I just make it clear to everyone that it IS me, NOT them. AND DO NOT ask me "what's wrong." Making these things clear have saved me countless and pointless conversations, "I'm sorry"s and blood shed.

Once people know the warnings are for real, they actually find this to be a "cute" aspect of my personality... instead of recognizing it as my crushing depression.

Hmmm, waking up mulitple times over night, waking up unrested.... these are a few indicators of sleep apnea which is very common for people with depression.

[Queencandor]

Originally Posted by justafriend306

Hmmm, waking up mulitple times over night, waking up unrested.... these are a few indicators of sleep apnea which is very common for people with depression.

Is sleep apnea a constant thing or only at certain times?

[oldbugger]

Originally Posted by Queencandor

Is sleep apnea a constant thing or only at certain times?

Its a constant condition until treated often misdiagnosed as depression it causes instead exhaustion apathy and fatigue from which doctors simply cant tell the difference generally as they cant often diagnose apnea a lot don't actually even know anything about it here in the UK .It is quite often fatal as it effects your heart bp and general health and often ends up causing brain damage and mental illness according to psychiatrists ,although clinically a lot of the damage to white and grey cells can be repaired with the right treatment .You have to wear a mask every night or have your throat operated on to make sure it stays open at night and you breathe properly