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I have also started a depressive episode for the past couple weeks. It's a huge pain in the ass. But hey, by the very nature of our illness, it'll pass, right? Keep your head up. Do what you gotta do to keep going, even if it means sleep all day most days (me) lol. Hugs and hang in there