Toddler refuses crib

I’m getting seriously depressed I can’t do anything .. my toddler wants to be in our bed only. She usually at least naps in her crib but today she woke up as soon as I transferred her and I tried everything I just don’t know what else to do. Shes been doing this at night every night and we put her in bed with us in the middle of the night but this never happened during naps. She’s 22 months old! And I know people will say they enjoy it and trust me I do but all the time? I need to get things done too during her nap times! I’m sorry I should have explained better im just having a horrible day I need help please if someone can help me I would appreciate t a lot !

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