Why do I feel so depressed at night?

Because you're generally alone, and have time to think, and let your mind wander. Try distraction and breathing techniques - if you're focused on other things, your mind is occupied.

hello there! I'm haya and id like to answer this question from personal experience. everyone feels depressed at some point in there life. Feeling depressed at night is usually linked with the dark atmosphere surrounding us. Moreover the disappearance of sunlight which is connected with happiness and hope could relate to that too. when i had many obstacles facing me, i would be distracted outdoors during the day and it would be bright and sunny outside that i wouldn't consider them as much. However sitting at home, at night, they would all suddenly hit me. The dark atmosphere and dull mood trigger them. Then, i would become depressed and hopeless about facing those obstacles. This could also be because we are generally more busy, with work or school in the morning and more free to think at night.

We feel depressed at night maybe because we fell alone and no one to talk to. We feel lonely and overthink and can lead to depression.

It is the time for most of us when we finally get to rewind after the day and just lie down and relax. For most people it's the quietest time of the day with less distractions and things to do, therefore our mind is thinking constantly about what is happening in our lives or what has happened us in the past.

Maybe because your alone in bed, its quiet and that can make you mind wonder sometimes. You start to think about everything and then start over thinking.

At night is when the world goes quiet, everyone is asleep and you're left alone with your thoughts. There are less distractions so it's easy to over think and focus on little insignificant details. You may feel lonely, or uncomfortable with the dark, intimidating environment.

I reckon for me its easier to feel depressed at night as I am more tired. I dont have the resistance the same. I also am alone more at night, not so busy. I can think of how I actually feel at night. all the best

Everyone is talking about feelings and emotions... I don't know, I'm no doctor or anything, but that's not the answer I'm looking for (and I found this by googling the same question you're asking). I have a feeling (again, not a doctor) that it has something to do with the chemicals released when your brain says "It's time to start shutting down for today." Maybe it's just me...but that's what I think.

I'm physically tired at night which makes me more susceptible to my negative thoughts. As well, I may be alone without as many distractions from the many things that happen during the day. I try to listen to upbeat calm music or read/listen to inspirational information to lift my spirit.

Your mind is full of the things that happened to you that day, and often focus on the bad things vs. The good