I feel mildly depressed most of the year, except for early Spring when i'm hypomanic. I feel like you right now: empty, lonely, exhausted, wanting to rest almost all day. I'm currently having trouble even taking a shower. If i didn't have a dog i'd stay in all day.

I've had tougher times than this tho in the past and i try and be grateful for the good things i have now: a comfortable home, a steady, decent income, an adorable dog.

The last time i tried an anti-depressant it made me hypomanic so i don't dare do that. I just tough it out.

Thanks for posting. I'm not happy that you feel the same, ImagineThat, but i do find it comforting that i'm not the only one.