Mood plummets before going to sleep. Why?

Question

I've never quite understood why this happens, but I notice that about the time right before I go to bed I quite frequently feel my mood drop down by quite a large amount. Only if something very exciting happens before bed can it stop this from occurring. Perhaps it is an unconscious trigger of going to bed feeling alone, or something along those lines. But I don't think that has always been the case, and it still happens very frequently. What's worse is that I usually stay up listening to music, reading stories, and looking on the internet for anything that might cheer me up, but staying up later only makes me feel worse. I almost always feel better after sleeping, but it's hard to tell my mind that sleeping is the best answer even though it really seems to be. I'm just wondering though, is this natural at all? Does anyone else experience this? It's as if it's a temporary depression that can only occur at night, I can hardly ever experience this kind of sadness during the day. Also, I've always been a night owl, and I currently work nights. But the last 1-2 hours that I'm awake, it's something I almost always experience.

Answer 1

Maybe this happens at night because you are so busy during the day, you have no time to think about your feelings.  At night when things are winding down, you are experiencing feelings that are making you uncomfortable. Take a look at these feelings before they get too intense.  If you are feeling lonely, think of things you can do to feel less alone.  Reach out to others.  I hope you will feel better at night as well as in the daytime.   Best Wishes to you.