I've been having headaches for a week and half now. at first i thought it was just stress related or long periods on laptop, poor lighting in my home "office" but the headaches haven't gone away. i get them some mornings when i wake up, while working?

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Wish you good health!