[header] How to get a good night sleep when depressed [title] Keep a consistent sleep cycle. [step] Avoid erratic sleep schedules where you go to bed at different times each night. You are more likely to feel rested if you begin to unwind and prepare for bed around the same time each day. 
[substeps] Keeping your sleep pattern consistent will help to avoid the feelings of sluggishness, lethargy, and fatigue that are commonly associated with depression. Most adults need an average of 8 hours of sleep each night to feel rested.