Re: Charlotte: Need pain med advice/depression has taken over

[Guest guest]

I agree with a 100%. Chronic pain causes depression, depression

makes your pain worse. It is a horrible cycle, but one that you can

control once you get pain medication and anti-depressant medication

that works for you.

Everyone is different, so the meds that people suggest may not work for you. The

only downside I have had with anti-depressants is the time it takes for them to

work. It is not a quick fix.

Be prepared for this by knowing that it can take 2-4 weeks

before you see a difference. Just don't give up. I think a lot of us

here have had those same thoughts, me included, and I just didn't

want to admit that I was depressed. We are all in the same boat here,

you can row along with us.

Tricia

>a wrote:

>He prescribed Zoloft, and within a week or so, the suicidal cloud had lifted. I

still wasn't a happy camper, but I was able to work with my therapist on why I'd

been suicidal and figure out ways to live with the pain and disability.

[Guest guest]

Lottie wrote:

I'm in a bad space.

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Hi, I am going through the same thing right now. I didn't even get out

of bed for christmas my 13 year old son and his father opened presents

and later my mom, brother and father-in-law came over. I just staid in

my bed room.

I'm always in pain. I take oxycodone which make me sleep all the time

and I feel deeply depressed. It's a vicious circle I just want my old

self back so bad. I'm so tired of this life living in pain, tired all

the time from the meds; depressed where I don't even want to get out

of bed or do anything. I can totally relate.

[Guest guest]

<Lottie wrote:

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> I'm in a bad space. Depression has taken me down a very dark path.

I'm afraid to get another job since I lost the last one due to

missing too much work because of excruciating pain, but financially

can't go without one.

Hi Lottie

I can relate to this on so many levels. I went back to work about

four months ago after taking five months off. My depression prior to

go back to work was completely taking over my life. I did not want

to set foot outside the house. I only dealt with people when I

absolutely had to. And, like you, people that have no clue were

telling me that I had to just " suck it up " .

I started taking anti-depressants to help get at least a little

control of my mood. Going back to work has NOT been easy at all.

There are days where it takes me no less than an hour to actually get

out of bed.

Many days I have to force myself to go to work despite the pain that I feel.

While at work, every bit of energy that I have is spent trying to hide the pain

that I feel. When I get home, I am so exhausted from the effort it takes to

keep my pain a secret. I rarely have the energy left to make dinner let alone

do anything else.

The anti-depressant that I take has made it possible to at least

appear normal to my co-workers while I wait for benefits that will

make more treatment options a possibility. It is not a perfect

situation, but I at least feel as if I am being proactive in

creating a better life for myself.

Sometimes that is enough to keep me from slipping into a deeper depression,

other times it isn't. You are in my thoughts and I truly hope that you seek out

the help of someone that knows the devastating effects depression and pain has

on people.

Warmest Wishes,

Lynn

[Guest guest]

Totally understand. I am about to lose my job because I have missed

too many days. It really sux

Kat