For the first time today I read of someone who had a similar experience with depression. One day I came home from work, ate dinner, did whatever, and went to sleep. When I woke for work the next morning I was incapacitated. I thought I had a stroke. I could make it to the bathroom but that was it. I live alone and didn’t want anyone to know. When I hadn’t eaten in four days I realized that if I didn’t get help I would die. I had so little cognitive ability that I didn’t think to call my boyfriend or children. I somehow got to my doctor’s office. I never return to my office again. I thought I had a stroke. How can a person go from being completely functional to being incapacitated overnight and with no trigger. I was never depressed yet functional. I crashed. I haven’t been able to find a doctor who can explain this to me. Did your depression come on gradually or was your experience similar to mine? I’d appreciate any information you can share.