Going crazy???

Question

Ok, so here's my brief synopsis of my life. I'm 26 years old. I work full time, and go to school full time. My grandfather, who was living with us, is now in a home & is dying quickly. Lately, I'm finding that I sleep an awful lot, and am continually tired and don't want to do anything. I already take antidepressants, so I don't think it's the depression. But, I literally feel like I don't have a grasp on life...I don't want to do anything. What do I do? Am I losing it mentally? People have told me to just snap out of it, but I don't know if it's as easy as that. Im usually a very disciplined & very driven person.....

I did finally drop a class yesterday, but I think it may have already been too late. Because, today, I slept through all 3 of my classes. I never even got up. I did make it to work, so that is something, I suppose...

Answer 1

Hate to tell you this, but it is the depression. That's exactly how I felt as mine progressed. First, and foremost, get yourself as healthy as you can. Eat right, exercise, enjoy leisure activities, and ABOVE ALL... DON'T Drink alcohol or take recreational drugs... vitally important, trust me. Don't worry about losing it mentally... ain't gonna happen... you're not that lucky. You're going to be miserable for awhile. This takes time and a lot of effort, but you can do it, if you make up your mind to do it. I know you can't snap out of it, I was told that nonsense too. Hang on to that discipline and drive... it's going to get you out of this rut. Incorporate into your diet some omega 3 fish oil caps. Get this book: http://www.seekwellness.com/bookstore/books/book65.htm and do exactly as it says to do. Do it over and over for at least 3 or 4 weeks and you'll start feeling better. It's truly amazing. In no time at all, you'll be kissing those antidepressants goodbye and wondering why your doctor didn't tell you about this method of treating depression. I've been depression and drug free since May of last year. Each day seems like a miracle after those miserable five years. Here's my story: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html

Here are some other healthy websites:
http://www.drmcdougall.com
http://www.phifoundation.org

Answer 2

It's possible you're depressed, but for a very good reason. You have so much on your plate right now that you don't really have any time to actually unwind, Falling asleep is your body's way of taking care of that. School is a huge stress, especially if you're a serious student. Combine that with a full time job, and the situation with your Grandfather and what do you have? Physical, emotional, and mental collapse!! You need to give yourself a break. Make that your priority, your Grandfather second priority. If you don't, your body and mind will do it for you no matter what your work load is! You owe it to yourself and your family. After all, you're only human. Best of luck.!!!

Answer 3

Okay. You are working and going to school full time. Plus you are facing the coming death of your grandfather. You have every right to be stressed. Stress can manifest itself in many ways. It can make you tired and unmotivated. Also, while you may not be depressed, but you could be suffering from anxiety.

If you need to cut back on school for awhile then do it. There is nothing wrong with taking a lighter class load. Maybe you need to examine your need to be driven and so disciplined.

Answer 4

First off, too much sleep will cause you to always feel tired. So make sure that you're getting a consistent 8 hours. Second, stress can cause a shift in your neurochemistry, so it may be that your current medication is not as effictive as it once was. I would talk to you doctor about that, and see what they recommend. The fact that people are telling you to "snap out of it" and you feel like you can't sounds like a pretty strong symptom of depression.

Answer 5

I know where you are coming from, I have been there before. It is called stress, and lots of it! Simple as that. Maybe your depression actting up a bi t more, since your grandfather is diying. You might want to look into taking some time off from work, if you can. It might help in the long run, I know it did for me.

Answer 6

Tomorrow morning call your Doctor and let him/her know how you're feeling. The medication may not be working for you...and you have some other serious life stresses, going on! Pills alone, don't always do the job! Maybe a little therapy at this time in your life would help? Ask your Doctor! Good luck!

Answer 7

Been there, done that... it SUCKED! I had a break down and spent almost a year severely depressed. I had alot on my plate and had to deal w/3 deaths in 3 months. And I slept all the time, it was my way of not dealing with life, but it also a major sign of depression. Please see your doctor ASAP. Depression is not a reflection of who you are, you are not lazy, crazy, whatever.. you are sick. Depression is a disease... and its treatable. You may just need a medication change or increase. Good luck and Blessings

Answer 8

every human has a whole in the heart that only God can fill, a human is body-mind and spirit, if one of the parts is not being fed the other two parts suffer, depression, fatigue etc, many people will not pick up a Bible which is too bad cuz the answers to life are there, I have seen people beat drugsm drinking sex addictions, anti depresants etc, u get the picture, i was 24 years old the first time i went to church, i was in a california prison, that was 19 years ago, i never went back, cant hurt to try God will prove Himself and u will feel better

Answer 9

Katie set your self a schedule for study and sleeping, school, and work. Somewhere in there you need soem time for exercise. Before going to bed try to walk a bit or if not posible exercise in your home.
I imagine you are tired form all o fhe pressure brought on by full time school and school(how do you do it.).
Get off the anti depressants as fast as possible. They can be killers, and bringoin fatigue.You might sit downand try to discover what your problem is and work from there.
It sounds like you have too much of a load on top of your Grandfathers condition. When you get another school break try to get off work too and enjoy life,
I read a chapter or two before I go to sleep for relaxation works wonders for me.
You have too much on you. slow down:)
good luck

Answer 10

You might need to see your doctor and adjust your medicine I lost my mom 8 months ago and I was on an antidepressant but it had to be adjusted because you have classic symptoms of depression and believe me if we could just pick our self's up and be happy again we would but you cant some people just cant grasp that Good luck and there are brighter days ahead if you need to talk feel free to email me god bless you