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Why do I wake up feeling low from the moment I open my eyes?

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Last Updated: 03/19/2018 at 1:12am
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Profile: wevegotthis
wevegotthis
June 1st, 2015 4:57am
Probably because you went to bed feeling low, too. It's important to reflect on your situation before you go to bed so that you don't wake up feeling terrible.
Profile: Peacefulmeditation
Peacefulmeditation
August 22nd, 2015 1:34pm
This can happen when your dreaming about disturbing things.. If you were sad or stressed prior to sleeping, then your dreams will reflect your waking emotions. Those reflections can stay with you when you wake, making you feel sad the moment you wake.
Profile: Alethiology
Alethiology
February 8th, 2016 3:52pm
It's common in depression. Consult someone close to you about this an get help. It could be from a lack of sleep, too.
Anonymous
February 15th, 2016 12:30pm
Try waking up with the intention of noticing pleasant things around you through out the day, be remember the things you are grateful for and and do things that make you feel happy. Remember that there's a lot of nice things happening and that you have a lot of power to change your situation if you want to. What are the things you would like to experience?
Profile: Savannah147258
Savannah147258
March 13th, 2018 9:43am
The sun is bright I will see you soon But I'm missing you now Like I miss the moon You're why I get up You're why I smile Every day to see me You walk three miles You'd give me your heart If mine stopped beating You'd give me your blood If I couldn't stop bleeding My heart is like water And you are the cup I sleep without you As the night lingers by So I cry when I wake And that, dear, is why
Anonymous
March 11th, 2015 11:54am
Sometimes, if you are really upset; your dreams can be affected too, you just can't seem to handle your emotions and you don't know what to do! Sometimes, waking up to reality is extra difficult.
Anonymous
April 21st, 2015 12:30pm
Either due to not enough sleep, emotional exhaustion from the night before (from a trauma/sense of loss), depression.
Profile: SandAndStars
SandAndStars
May 25th, 2015 4:21pm
Because you have a lot on your mind. You should try and relax and remove any negative thoughts from your mind before you sleep, so that when you wake up you feel fresh, well rested and positive.
Profile: wilalwayshelpyou
wilalwayshelpyou
January 19th, 2016 8:52pm
hello welcom to 7 cups : Because you sleep so little , so much or you have wrong sleeping time :)
Anonymous
May 30th, 2016 7:53am
You could be having sleeping problems that prevent you from getting a good rest. Some problems that affect sleep are depression, insomnia, restless legs syndrome and so on.
Anonymous
March 19th, 2018 1:12am
You may feel low after the moment you open your eyes and wake up because you were extremely tired the night before, not getting a good night sleep or even not being able to fall asleep till later in the night.