I am i n the same place as you are so don't feel alone. I am also on antidepressants so it does help. I adon't know of your doc but maybe someone does. The meds make me incredibally sleepy, so coffee is a must for me. Evntually you will catch up though. Good luck on your consult. I am doing some other things before I do the surgery. I am going to a pain doctor for a diagnostic test to be sure it is the trigeminal nerve. I have to get over my sinus infection and stuff before I can do it. I am going to PM you with some info. I also thought about ssi but it's hard to get I hear.. Jen