My daughter has been struggling with depression and anxiety for years. She was on medication for such, but it didn't help that much, and she was still completely unmotivated in regards to schoolwork. All she wanted to do was sleep, which I think was her way of dealing with it.
Enter a very good psychiatric nurse practitioner. She suspected my daughter may have ADHD (Inattentive type). We tested her, and sure enough, she fit the profile. We started her on Ritalin - she took one dose, and was so wired - elevated heart rate and everything - she couldn't stand it. So we changed to Concerta - and it has been a godsend. She's not as depressed, keeps more normal hours, and is finally motivated to do her schoolwork - and do it well! Thankfully, as she is a senior this year.
I don't know what her trajectory in life would have been had it not been for this astute PNP. The medication has been like a miracle - she's a completely new person! And she knows it, and has told us as such. She actually *takes* her meds now because they've helped her so much.
It sounds like your daughter may need additional diagnostics and perhaps different or additional medications. Hope is out there - don't give up! Just love her.
