Bev- don't feel bad about posting when your down... I know its helped me thru times when I had no idea what to do, when nobody around really gets it, people here do. Like JoKat, my Pain mgmt doc started me on an anti-depressant (Cymbalta).... I'm the kind of guy that won't (wouldn't, I guess) come right out and say I thought I was depressed. Doc was asking me and my wife a bunch of questions, and I knew where it was heading..... I digress. He said that it is perfectly normal for someone with chronic pain to be depressed. I think Alison (as usual ) was right.... a support group and/or a doc visit would be a great idea. you and all are in my prayers.