[ksos]

Hello and thanks for coming to our pain management and Recovery forum. Like nandm, as well as others have said, living with chronic pain certainly takes its toll on those of us who feel it daily.

I am somewhat concerned because you expressed:

"If it weren't for my kids I would be done with this life."

Please understand that I am also a chronic pain patient who also takes narcotics for relief, which sometimes does not come. I am on so much medication that you would think that I would not feel a thing. Unfortunately, or rather, fortunately, I do still feel anxious and I still feel pain. I feel that the only people on the planet who truly understand me, are here on this board.

If may be so bold, may I suggest that you seek counseling for the depressed feelings you've been experiencing? Staying alive for your children is not enough. Telling us that you would rather "check out" if it weren't for your kids, is suicidal thinking.

Please post back and let us know when you make an appointment to see a psychiatrist who may help you.


:praying