Hi, noone. Welcome to the forum. Sorry for what brings you here but glad you are here. Pull up a chair and sit a spell.

There is not a doubt in my own mind that my mental and physical health are deeply connected. I can't seem to impact one without impacting the other. I wish staying asleep forever was an option. Alas, that, too, is a ticket to still more physical misery. The good news is that a positive impact on one will create a positive impact on the other. Small, positive impacts on my health are easier than trying to sleep more after my second day of *just* sleeping.

Hon think of your health as a triangle in one corner is sleep, in the other proper nutrition, in the other exercise. Health seems to be balance between these things....it isn't easy to achieve. If you are over sleeping that is a hint that a mood is playing rough with you. The same about not having an appetite sooner or later that is going to tip your canoe...

The toughest part of this illness is having to tell on yourself when things get out of balance. Sounds like they are going in that direction. Get in touch with your pdoc and explain that the mood seems to be strong at the moment and is interfering with your ability to find a healthy balance....

It sucks at the moment but things can change please don't lose sight of that!

When you feel these things coming on, and this sounds like a Depression episode, you need to learn your "tell" or "triggers". The faster you start dealing with the Depression, the easier it is to get it under control. If you let it take over, things can get bad really quick.

You need to call your Pdoc and figure out if this is a med issue or a dose issue or what can be done to help you get out of this slump. Sometimes you just have to make yourself do it, whether you want to or not.

The one food I always keep in my fridge is greek yogurt, because I hate food, and eating is a chore to me, I don't like it and I often forget....when I'm very depressed I can easily go days/weeks without eating....so I keep the yogurt because I know I can force something small like that down, without too much inner bickering with myself.

Getting up and showering, changing clothes, even going out for a short walk in the sunshine can all help you get through the Depression. You have to force yourself, I won't lie, but most of the time you feel better for it.

I hope your Pdoc can help you out of this slump.

Take care,
K

I know when i hit bottom my appetite goes out the window. I actually have to force myself to eat. Thats when i know my depression is really bad. Sleep is key. Between the lack of sleep and lack of food its no wonder you feel as badly as you do. I'd tell the doctor about your issues and get help as quickly as you can!