[Andysmom]

Got up and got my son off to school and then I got back on the couch and slept for four hours. This has been going on for a year. But now the Lamictal is making me feel better so am I still in a deep depression or just lazy??

[dragonfly2]

Could be some lingering depression, or it could simply be a habit at this point. Do you drive him to school or leave the house at all? You could try not going right home - even if you take a laptop or something to a local coffee shop or somewhere. Just to get out of the pattern. The couch is too much of a temptation. Are you sleepy and not getting enough rest at night? That could be something completely unrelated like sleep apnea or something.

Try breaking the routine a bit. Get out of the house. Go for a walk, or to a park, even if you're just sitting on a bench people-watching. Eventually you'll probably find that you don't want to be on the couch much anymore.

If you still find yourself craving the extra sleep, talk to your doctor about a sleep study to find out how much rest you're actually getting at night.

[gayleggg]

It could be related to your medications as well and even though you are feeling better you could still have a lingering of the depression. But if you are feeling quiet bit better I would say it may just be habit and agree with dragonfly2 regarding some of the ideas to break the habit. Wishing you well.

[Andysmom]

Originally Posted by dragonfly2

Could be some lingering depression, or it could simply be a habit at this point. Do you drive him to school or leave the house at all? You could try not going right home - even if you take a laptop or something to a local coffee shop or somewhere. Just to get out of the pattern. The couch is too much of a temptation. Are you sleepy and not getting enough rest at night? That could be something completely unrelated like sleep apnea or something.

Try breaking the routine a bit. Get out of the house. Go for a walk, or to a park, even if you're just sitting on a bench people-watching. Eventually you'll probably find that you don't want to be on the couch much anymore.

If you still find yourself craving the extra sleep, talk to your doctor about a sleep study to find out how much rest you're actually getting at night.

I don't take him to school. I get him up and then get on the couch while he gets his shower etc. I feel like I usually get enough sleep at night, 8 hours. I take melatonin to help with that. I am not up to a full dose of Lamictal yet so that will help I hope. I think you are right. I should leave the house when he does and head for Starbucks with my IPad.

[Amelie10]

When I am in depression that is what I do. I get up and do what I need to (get my kids to school, or in the summer walk the dogs) and then I go back to sleep. Sometimes I am not sleepy, but I do it so the day will pass a little faster.

When I start to feel better I don't want to do that, but my body has become used to the extra sleep. It usually takes a few days to break the cycle, but I am so happy when I do. Good luck!