I've noticed a pattern where I feel pretty ok during the day but around 6 or 7pm my mood just tanks and I want to withdraw from everything. The kids are asking me to play and my wife is trying to engage and I just want to be left alone. It happens like 4 times a week. Is this normal or should I talk to someone about it?
That evening crash is real and I've heard it's pretty common. Some people call it the sunset effect. Worth tracking if there's anything specific happening around that time or if it's just a biological pattern for you.
Same exact thing happens to me and I finally realized it was seasonal plus just the weight of the day catching up. Bright light therapy has helped some. Have you noticed if it gets worse in certain seasons?
I deal with this sometimes and for me it's connected to how active I was during the day. If I'm just sitting at a desk all day the slump hits harder around that time. You notice any connection like that?
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The evening mood tank is rough because that's when your kids need you to be present too. I started taking a walk around 5 or 6 to break up the day and it helped but I'm not a doctor. Might be worth mentioning to someone who is.