Waking Up Too Early
WAKING UP TOO EARLY
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The strongest indication of depression comes from the early morning wakers!
Depression
At least 80% of depressed people experience insomnia. They have difficulty falling asleep or more often – staying asleep.
In fact, early morning awakening is a virtual give away of depression. Another 15% of the depressed sleep excessively. There is speculation, that it is more than just a symptom of depression, it may in fact unleash the mood disorder and or be an early indicator of it. Sleep researcher Michael Perlis Ph.D. thinks so.
Source: Psychology Today.
The first thing we recommend is to establish whether your depression is related to prescription or non-prescription medications, alcohol, recreational drugs etc. For some leads in this area please refer to Side Effects of Prescription and Non-Prescription Medicines. It is possible, for example, that a drug you have been prescribed (e.g. for lowering your cholesterol levels) may have a side effect for you of depression, and you may have to speak to your GP about the alternatives available.
Please refer to the sections on Depression, and Loss, Grief and Shock.
Depression needs attention, do not ignore it – be brave, ask for help.
Depression
Loss, Grief and Shock
Anxiety, Phobias, Irrational Fears
Stress
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
Depression -
www.beyondblue.org.au
www.depressioNet.com.au – which includes a 24 hour email service
Post and Antenatal Depression Support and Information
www.pandsi.org.au
The National Association for Loss and Grief (NSW)
www.nalag.org.au
Email info@nalag.org.au
Phone (02) 6882 9222
Domestic Violence:
www.australiasaysno.gov.au
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS AND FREECALL NUMBERS:
Depression and Mood Disorders Association
Phone: (02) 9816 5688 Freecall 1800 674 200
SANE Australia Helpline:
Phone: 1800 688 382 (9 – 5pm weekdays)
Postnatal Depression Helpline:
Phone: (02) 9794 1852 (24 hours) Freecall 1800 655 961 (NSW only)
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