i really like your quote at the end of your message, it really speaks to me. I just ended my jobless rut about 3 weeks ago. I know what you're going through in terms of being at home.....not having the energy to do anything.....wanting to sleep....feeling like a burden. This past year and a half I've been on soooooo many interviews, gotten the job, then quit after 2 days. That behavior really totally shattered my confidence, and drained me.
Don't worry too much about lying to the interviewer. I bet like 99% of all people lie during an interview. I have. I know this might sound cheesy, but you could focus on the strengths that you have, and talk about those more, so you might deflect the interviewer from asking questions about education. Sometimes, I think that employers overdo the whole having a college degree thing. I mean there are so many different forms of intelligence. You seem very smart. For example, you say you read alot...that's so good!......you've spelled everything correctly, and seem very articulate. Very lacking in today's society, I believe. I have an idea.......when you feel up to it (don't try to force it because, I've found that adds more pressure, and makes you feel worse) start reading some books about writing good resumes. Even if you don't actually need the resume for a job, it helps to have a sort of outline in your mind during the interviews, so you're less likely to trip over your words. Also, you could maybe look into a temporary staffing firm. That helped me get out of my 1st rut. I hope you find the strength to pick yourself up again. I know that it is soooooo hard!!! I really do. You're gonna be OK.