Hi Leggies,

My battle with pain started in the '70s when I was a teenager - due to an MVA. Got smashed up pretty badly there, and have been unlucky with accidents and illnesses since.

You are brave to admit and confront your Depression, and I do urge you to return to Therapy at the earliest opportunity. Your Birthday, and being unable to celebrate it as you should, is a big non-event which could cause long-term damage to you, being in a Depressive State. I would try my best to make it a special occasion, even a managable restaurant meal with family/friends if you don't feel up to a party. You are only 21 once!

Any time you feel like talking about your Depression, or just want to vent, I am always about. I know what Depression does to pain and the general outlook one has, I live with a Personality Disorder.

I will keep you in my thoughts.

Dave.