Dear Sad Trucker,

Let me welcome you to PC. I know you'll find help and support. Because your symptoms came on so suddenly, you MUST first go to general practioner and get checked for physical (organic) cause. Not to throw cold water on your face, but my mother presented the same way and had a brain tumor. Of course, I hope you don't, but the point is, you need to get checked out right away.

Once you get the all-clear medically, you can begin to treat the depression. This may involve talk therapy such as with a social worker/therapist/counselor and/or medications.

Best of luck and keep posting.