I think there is a little depression in all of us that deal with chronic pain . I am like you I refuse to give up . Life goes on, God dealth us this hand so we must play it.

Have you ever been checked for Chiari Malformation? Sounds like you might have that.

and atleast you got friends to do things for you . Some people that have chronic pain loose all there friends.

Now also dont know if you know but Lyrica can cause depression . You dont need that. anyway from one painer to another , pip pip cheerio and all that rot .( Not from Uk ) Take care . I will add the symptoms to chiari in a minute .