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Phoenix,
you are correct in that pain does effect serotonin levels, and can cause a depressed mood. Also, just the fact of being disabled can contribute to that also. Your not able to do the things you usually do, and/or want to do.
When we are injured and have to deal with pain and adjust our lifestyle until the injury is healed, one approach is to "embrace your pain." I know that that probably sounds goofy, but by embracing your pain, accepting it, working within it's boundaries, you can free yourself from thoughts such as "I should be doing this, I need to be doing this, I can't do this and I want to," etc.
When you are resting send healing thoughts to that area. Visualize a white light bathing the part of your body that is hurt. Use this time to explore some areas of yourself/life that you haven't explored before. Practice meditation.
Living with pain can be difficult. Fortunately, for you (I hope), it will be relatively short-lived. I don't have advice to offer on any particular medication, but definitely ask your Dr. about it. If you feel you would be at risk to take it though, then be sure your Dr. understands and you can be accountable for it.
I know there are some good non-addictive pain medications out there.
If you can, journal your pain level a little each day so you can see when the pain starts to lessen. Knowing that is easing up can help you see that it will go away.
I hope you are back in action soon.
Juls
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