I was struggling to figure out exactly when I'm so exhausted and depressed right now. I find it extremely difficult to get out of bed in the morning, do simple day-to-day tasks, and take care of myself. I've also been struggling with substance abuse. I have zero motivation to engage in the hobbies that I used to love, and zero motivation to plan for the future.

I just graduated a PhD program which was intense. I also just got out of an abusive relationship that had been going on for five years in which I quickly had to move out at the same time I was writing my dissertation. This week is the last week of my school. Next week I'm moving back with my parents. I have no job lined up. There is so much change going on right now and too many options of what to do next. I am am exhausted and paralyzed and have no friends or good support network. I've had depressive episodes before, but this is by far the most extreme I've ever had it!

It took some online searching to figure out there was a term for this: Austistic burnout. Next month I'm going to a 30 day inpatient psychiatric program for depression and substance abuse including receiving ketamine treatments. Will this be enough?? How long could it take to just be myself again? Do y'all have any tips to overcome this?

Thanks.

Tldr: Finished grad school, left abusive relationship, moving back with parents, no job, most debilitating depression in my life. Going to inpatient psych program plus ketamine treatment. How long before things get better?