I was just officially diagnosed yesterday with CRPS though 2 previous doctors were fairly certain this was the case. It's only been about 2 months since the onset so I have every reason to be optimistic about treatment. . .

My CRPS began in my left hand. After 2 months I have less frequent episodes but they are getting to be a much faster onset and more severe each time.

Now before the CRPS I would say that I was a very emotionally healthy person with good boundaries, sense of humor, calm and extremely positive.

My question is this, whether I'm in significant pain or not, my emotional life has changed dramatically. My doctor says it's because of the pain but I can't make that connection. Even suffering a very mild embarrassment with a completely safe and loving person my knees start to shake and I feel like I'm going to fall down. Getting angry at my daughter (grown woman) generated horribly negative thinking and surges of adrenalin. The part of my brain that I still seem to have control over was horrified at the unhealthy thinking that sprung from . . . . where? These are just two examples of what seems to be some emotional operating system that is unrelated to my true feelings. Bouts of weeping that honestly don't seem to be related to my level of pain or any true emotion. (though the weeping usually lasts about three days following any episode or flareup)

What the heck? Is this part of the CRPS? It started at the same time. Does or did anyone else have similar symptoms? Physical reactions way beyond what one's emotional state warrants?

Thank you amigos, in advance, for your concern and sharing. I've read many posts here and you all seem extraordinarily kind and compassionate.

Andrea