Why do I feel so depressed the day after I have a wonderful time with friends...?

Question

...I to suffer depression (I'm on Effexor for it), but I still fall into a depression the day after I have a really nice time with friends. Times we've either we've gone out for drinks, a movie, dinner, or just a backyard barbecue - the next day I am in a deep depression and feel like my life has been a waste. It only happens when I go out with a group of friends....it never happens when I do things one-on-one. Any toughts?

Answer 1

It's probably because you're depressed that the good time you've had is over. It's common, even among people not suffering with depression.

Answer 2

Cause you were having such go time you did not want it to end cause your mind was focus on the fun you were having and not any problem you might have had before the fun started . Or it could be even of what some of your friends and what they have done with their lives . If the last part of this is what you fell ,don`t let it get you down . Because playing  the game of keeping up with the Jones is not good . You have a nitch and one day you will find it

Answer 3

I have depression too.  I know exactly what you mean.  It feels like after you do something fun, you're body is mad at you for not suffering anymore.  It's so annoying!  Are you seeing a therapist about your depression?  I have to see one about every two weeks, and it really helps.  Also, talk to the doctor that diagnosed you, maybe you need to up your medication a little.  It's not that big of a deal, I've had to do it before.

Answer 4

I know what you mean and i think the main root problem of this doom like feeling is the sense that nothing can be quite as fun as the day we spent yesterday.

I don't have depression, but i certainly have my down days (or weeks) and find the best way to deal with such an overwhelming feeling as such is to just ride it out and enjoy being by myself. Often when i have such feelings as heavy as missing doing fun stuff with friends it is because i have a deep seated fear i will never enjoy myself as much as i did that day and that the people i'm with will stop being my friends either through death or choice- i get it every time i have fun in fact!  

Answer 5

Maybe the next day you feel a bit lonely, and wish that every day was as fun as when you're doing stuff with friends.

Answer 6

maybe your so bored and you think that your wasting your time compared to the day before.

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Answer 7

I get that too, for me i'm always worse after a good day because i've got further to fall.

Amy x

Answer 8

did ur friends call u a name or something or did they hurt u in any way cuz if they did u would be depressed.i might have a solution whenever u  feel depressed watch a good movie start playing again.whenever i do that it makes me feel much better so im sure it'll help ya it always helps me.its not like i get depressed very often so im not really the best at this question but good luck about it.so i gotta say this is the best way. well  try and if it doesn't work ill think of more ideas.

Answer 9

Seeing everyone together in a group might trigger it.  I know personally it's more comfortable for me to be with someone one-on-one than part of a group because then you have to be part of the "group mentality" and fit in with their conversation.

But if you're having a good time it might just be general sadness that it's over and it can't be like that all the time.  But there's always next time!