[Poppy Princess]

I keep sleeping through the entire day I feel like such trash. Nothing is fun anymore. I'm just empty and in pain. I guess that's all I'll ever be.

[Poppy Princess]

And once again meds do nothing,

I have been there

Hang in there. Sometimes thats exactly what someone needs.

[shelbykay]

I'm in a similar place. It's easier to sleep the days away than to be awake and constantly reminded that this is my life.

[Hug_your_Teddybear]

I do this a lot, crawl under the covers, Hug my Teddybear and sleep instead of facing the world. My wife thinks I'm just tired.

[movingdepression]

I can relate - getting out of bed is SUCH an effort! There are days when I get out and then turn around and go back into bed - last week I had a morning where I went through that 4 times! And getting dressed - forget it...

[Poppy Princess]

Sick of meds that don't work

Meds arnt a quick fix, they are to help you cope - a long with your own self care and coping strategies. Staying in bed all day is ok once in a while, some days just suck so bad there is no other option. But doing it more than that is just going to make you feel worse. It takes a lot of work and sometimes a long time to get out of depression.

Sometimes, you need somebody to physically take you to sit out in the garden in the sunshine. Bring you a tray to feel cared for and coddled. But it's really hard to convey that you need that. A semi firm hand with everythng set up for you. even in front of a sunny window..... Even if you can only do it for five minues, it's a good thing.

<<< VERY jealous. I SOOOooooooo want to grab my pillow and go to sleep forever.

[Poppy Princess]

Can't even smile today. I'm trying to see the light but I can't see anything.

[Poppy Princess]

I'm trying all of my coping routines. Movies, drawing, but I can't do any of them. Nothing works.

Originally Posted by Poppy Princess

I'm trying all of my coping routines. Movies, drawing, but I can't do any of them. Nothing works.

I can totally empathize, Poppy Princess. All I can say to myself and you is we must not give up trying. One day the light will shine through!

[jk2833]

Hi I sleep far too much also, lots of meds, M.E and depression is a constant battle to stay awake. It also doesn't help when people think your just being lazy

Take care
J

[Morgansangel]

I know what you mean. My sleep has always been screwed and I go through phases of insomnia and hypersomnia. At the moment I have delayed sleep phase which means I sleep about the right amount of time but at the wrong time of day, and nothing has ever helped. I always feel like people are saying I'm not trying hard enough but I've tried everything anyone has ever suggested. Sleep hygiene, routine, milky drink, relaxing music, aromatherapy, not using tv/computer before bed, white noise apps, these other noise apps out now, hypnosis apps, medication, staying awake until the time I should go to sleep (I just end up awake but feeling ill but still unable to sleep), exercise, going out for sunshine, going to the seaside… everything… but my body is not having it. It has decided how and when it is going to sleep.