Hi Darwin, I'd say you have been through a pretty bad stretch lately,but you are young.....you'll look back on this as just a very small part of your life!

You've already been given some sound advice on how to deal with these issues,so I'll just say this.....get through it & look forward. You have your entire life ahead of you,make the most of it. Choose to be positive,active,and get everything you want out of life.

I think this depression is short-lived,it's brought on by current circumstances,and I assure you that life will get better for you. Alot of that is up to you! Arthritis at your age? Maybe get a second opinion. Do some research. Learn to adapt to your limitations. I'm almost 58 now & feel like I'm much older.....from arthritis & alot more. But at your age I was healthy, so I have alot of empathy for you, if you are gonna suffer pain the remainder of your life. I suggest you learn about what role diet & exercise can play on remaining mobile & easing pain.

I also had a bad fracture (of my right arm), many years later I had plates & screws put in, my doc told me I'd most likely get arthritis,he was right.....however I also have it in my hands, feet,knees,and now my hips! You can let this get you down or choose to let it be.....something you have but it doesn't have you!

Good luck, Buttons