I made the mistake of not getting my anti-depressant medication filled at the first of the month when I was supposed to and consequently went 5 or 6 days without it. I suffered a relapse. I came very close to checking into the hospital, but got my Cymbalta and slept for the past two days for a total of over 16 hours.
I guess I needed the sleep/rest and now I am wiser when it comes to taking my anti-depressant medication properly. I feel happy that I did not have to be hospitalized and relieved that I bounced back so quickly after resuming med regimen. I had forgotten just how horrible major depression can be when it is not treated.
Friends and family stood by me, supported me, and I feel blessed by them.