Re: What happens to when the desire to live dies
Yes...and it can be overcome. It's not easy though...
I went through a slump like that when I was at my sickest. You need to push yourself to keep going out, trying new things and meeting new people. Where do you live? If you're from Chicago I can introduce to some great organizations with some of the best people you will ever meet; social work and getting a chance to give back makes you realise that no matter how bad your life is: you can still make a positive difference.
I would start taking vitamins, working out (running...especially), and start taking part in some creative endeavors. Whatever you choose to do in the end: don't isolate yourself, and keep going! It will pass.