[Emerson_ouo]

Last year, I suffered from lots of suicidal thought which lead to me sleeping most of the day due to stress and not wanting to be around my family. I would sleep for the entire day, and wake up then go right back to sleep. When my family tries to wake me up, I would feel so exhausted and sleepy, almost as if i didn't sleep for days. It's like the simple act of blinking is too tiring. I felt so numb, I just slept for days (I'm not exaggerating when I say days, I would wake up just to sleep again in the next 10 minutes. It's like a break from sleeping). It was the year my depression was at its worst.

I'm slowly reverting back again now I'm not sure what to do to stop it from happening again, I really would not like to go through that again. I was failing my classes, skipping schools, ruining my friendships, it was a mess.

If you have any advice I would appreciate it greatly

[CANDC]

Hi Emerson_ouo. Welcome to Psych Central. I am sorry you are feeling so sleepy and numb. That could be a sign of depression. In the US, consulting a psychiatrist and or therapist is regularly suggested to diagnose and treat they symptoms you are describing. Please consider if there are any consequences that would be unfavorable in your country before deciding.

There are many articles here on self help. This is one that may be of interest. https://psychcentral.com/blog/archiv...ure-depressed/

Many people here at PC find they can share these feelings and what they are going through with the confidence that people go through similar things and can empathize. So many forums are offered as well as Chatrooms (after you have 5 posts or comments on others posts). Depression chat meets on Thursday night at 9pm EDT.

You can also be an active member in other ways like supporting others in their questions, reading articles and posts http://forums.psychcentral.com that are applicable to your area of concern.

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For me lifestyle changes fit big in my recovery hopes..

I have to watch what I eat because foods I eat can stabilize my moods or exaggerate them. A high protein low carb diet with snacks or meals every 3-4 hours will over time reduce my swings. I also avoid alcohol and recreational drugs because those can really increase depression.

Other lifestyle changes that help me are doing yoga, exercises, mindfulness, calm music, and being active on Psych Central.

[Emerson_ouo]

Hi! Thank you so much for replying

I know and understand the consequences that are unfavourable here and I really don't mind them. My main problem would, again, be my family. I've tried to seek help for a very long time, however, unfortunately the furthest I went was the school councillor considering how my family is quite abusive (not physically anymore, mentally and emotionally). They know about my situation, they knew about my suicidal thoughts they just made fun of me, both my parents and my younger brother ;^^
The old school councillor went back to the US and I would not seek a new one again because I just feel like it's useless as it's my final school year

I'll try to go along with the rest step by step. Again, thank you!!

[Have Faith]

I hate the thought of going through another long day...Even though I was more able to wake up at a reasonable time when I started therapy, as my therapist reccomended, my progress is slow, my hope is disappearing, I lately have been taking melatonin or benedryl when I wake so I can sleep more and have less time to feel miserable trying to get through the day, and I know there are countless others doing this behavior. I wish you luck!