Hi RSDNO:

RSD pain can give you severe depression. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and the tremendous change in life can drag you down. The pain can give you thoughts of not wanting to feel anymore. For me, having to ask for help was extremely difficult. I was used to helping other people.

I agree with Ballerina. Finding a good psychiatrist (which I am very fortunate to have) and a good psychologist are key. There is nothing to be ashamed about. Living with constant pain and the change in life is something that not many people can deal with by themselves.

I too am on cymbalta which helps with pain and depression.

Awareness of the depression is the first step. Talking about it is the second step. You are ahead of most!

"Change is the only thing that is constant in life"

Jennetta