Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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Time lost

misterj913
misterj913

It' July 20th. The summer is nearly half half way gone and I have done nothing. I haven't been anywhere. I used to go to the beach at least once a week. I haven't even been there yet. I can't drive so I need a ride to get anywhere. I've only had 2 visitors. It's so wasted. What is the point of having summer if mt pain is going to keep me from going places. The best I could do is sit out on my deck and get bit by bugs. I am so discouraged at this point.

ItsJustMe2012
ItsJustMe2012
It sounds like you are also suffering from depression. Depression often goes hand in hand with chronic severe pain. Especially when you have to quit working. You need to ask your pain management doctor if he can recommend a Pain Psychologist. They specialize is chronic pain patients. They can help patients deal with their pain and the devastating side effects of chronic pain.
misterj913
misterj913
You are right. I do suffer from depression. Not sure which came first the pain or the depression. I do see a shrink for meds and a therapist to help me deal.
ItsJustMe2012
ItsJustMe2012
A good psychologist can guide you on things you can change. You still have to do the hard work. But they can help.

Often medications can make depression worse. If you look up the side effects of many drugs they give for depression. Depression is a side effect.

Try thinking about how things will be better after you recover from your surgery...Maybe you could start making a mental list of some of the things you want to do then..