Depressed....Again

I have been depressed. The holidays were kind of difficult for me and the depression sort of crept upon me. It wasn't until my friend mentioned her symptoms that it finally dawned on me that I was depressed. It has been difficult for me to take care of myself and that includes taking my medication regularly. I have been missing doses and that is not good. It starts me down a slippery slope that leads to hospitalization and I don't want to go there if I can avoid it. I have also been sleeping a LOT. Showering has been difficult for me and that is a big sign right there. It kind of feels like I am moving and thinking through molasses.
It also seems like my grasp on reality is more slippery which makes sense since I haven't been taking my meds like I need to. This sucks big time!
I can't let my condition continue to degenerate. I have GOT to become proactive and do what I can to get better. I need to read some chapters out of Julie Fast's book "Get It Done When You're Depressed". Speaking of reading, I need to read a book to nurture my spirit. I also need to make a short list of things that I need to do and do them in order to feel a sense of accomplishment. This, combined with my list of things to do when I am depressed, should be a good start!