I'm going through hard times with a family member being terminally ill. I have bipolar disorder and I have cycled into a major depressive episode.

I'm not suicidal and I'm on meds....but I feel awful and I'm not functioning. I'm sleeping 15+ hours a day, I'm brushing my teeth and hair, but that's it. I'm not showering, etc. I'm disabled so at least I don't have work stress.

I am taking my meds, but my "med schedule" is off because I'm asleep almost all of the time. The excess sleeping is because of the depression. I see my T on Friday, although I really don't know how she can help me.

I just want this to go away. However, my pdoc said my rapid cycling into a major depression is likely because of my family member dying. I'm on a good med combo....there's no magic pill.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can feel better? Or get on the road to feeling better? I thought about showering but I'm so exhausted I don't know if I have the energy to do it.

Hugs to anyone out there that is depressed and any tips or words of hope are appreciated.