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Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
winnoch2 - Impostair Syndromair Extraordinaire Started conversation Jul 19, 2015
Why do I find that certain moods are consistently prevalent at certain times of the day? Specifically I always feel strongly melancholic - reminiscing, looking at old photos, wondering 'what could've been', etc - in the small hours. I notice this more so, now that I work nightshift, but regardless of my situation, if I'm feeling melancholic, it'll be at this time.
Presumably it's brain chemistry related, but anyone got any deeper insights?
Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
bobstafford Posted Jul 19, 2015
Its quiet there is less distraction allowing the mind to wander uninterrupted down the side-roads of the mind.
Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
Xanatic Posted Jul 19, 2015
Indeed. I'd say the lack of stimuli causes your brain to go through your memory and such, for it to remain active. Similar to sensory deprivation tanks.
Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Jul 20, 2015
If EvilClaw were here, I expect he would blame it on brain leeches.
My money's on the Boogey Man.
Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
Pink Paisley Posted Jul 20, 2015
The small hours are usually quiet an seem to pass slowly. The body (and brain?) is working slowly. It is probably difficult to be excited or enthusiastic about anything.
I love those wee small hours.
PP.
Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Jul 20, 2015
I have extremely strange dreams.
Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
ITIWBS Posted Jul 21, 2015
Maybe a touch of preconscious despair at the prospect of being short of sleep on the morrow.
Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
Icy North Posted Jul 21, 2015
I had problems with the wee small hours, but these new pants are great.
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Why do I always feel melancholic in the small hours?
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