I remember the first time I read about rsd. I too thought my life was over as I knew it. I became very deppressed and never wanted to leave the house. Which of course made it worse. When I finally got put on an antidepressent I was ready to end it all. Now I am back (overweight but back) on feet and feeling pretty good. I go out as much as I can tolerate and walk as much as I can without the need for assistance.

Try and be positive and stay active as much as you can.