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...See more hi everyone. I'm 48 & have struggled with depression since I was about 17 yrs old. A few months ago I abruptly stopped using my antidepressants because I felt they don't help me. I have tried countless number of medications and combinations and nothing seems to work. But this past week my depression is back full force and I started to take my medication a few days ago. I oversleep, sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day and today my body is very achy and I haven't had the energy to even shower. Of course my doctor said I need to get my sleeping patterns under control but yet how my supposed to do that when depression is ruling my life?? I feel sick all the time both physically and mentally. I'm pretty sure I oversleep so that I don't have to face the day and the feelings of depression. I don't have anybody that really understands me. I wish I had a husband or boyfriend who could be supportive of me, so I wouldn't feel so alone. I thought about going to a psychiatric unit for a few days and I'm wondering if they could help with getting my sleeping cycle back on track. But I hate psych ward's and I don't want to have my sons worry about me or my family. Even though my sons are 20 and 21 years old and don't live with me or near me I just don't want to worry them. I don't think I could be admitted to a psych ward because I am not suicidal. I'm stuck in this terrible cycle of depression and sleeping way too much. It's definitely impacting my life and it's ruining my life. In fact I have no life. Any suggestions of what I should do would be appreciated. Please understand my depression is debilitating right now. Thank you so much.

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