Watching someone you love struggle with depression can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. As much as you want to help, it’s easy to forget that your mental health matters too. Emotional burnout, frustration, and helplessness are common among caregivers and loved ones. That’s why it’s essential to find a healthy balance between being supportive and taking care of yourself.

If you're someone who feels relatively calm during the day but starts spiraling with worry as the sun goes down, you're not alone. Many people report that their anxiety becomes most intense at night—just when they’re trying to wind down and sleep. But why does this happen? And what can you do to ease it?