Dealing with Depression as a Result of Chronic Pain

Being in chronic pain is exhausting and of course depressing. I try to avoid anti-depressants as they don't seem to work. Instead I practice some mindfulness, and I try and always get something done e.g craft, read, write, clean, walk, exercise. It is by no means easy but fresh air always lifts my mood. Sometimes it's just sitting outside if I can't walk but it all helps.

I like Trintellix and Vraylar a lot for my pain, and it doesn’t bother my bladder or stomach! I do take nausea meds every day because all my meds make me nauseous, but overall I really like them. I’m general, I think finding people experiencing similar things helps a lot. That being said, message me any time :) also definitely therapy if you aren’t in it already, bonus points if you find someone specializing in chronic illness!

You are right about them going hand in hand. I found a Chronic pain class through the local mental health clinic and that helped me immensely. The tips and coping mechanisms really did a lot for my mental health. Finding a chronic pain support group might help too. I was trying to start one in my area but I ran out of spoons.

Yes I take sertraline which helps me but I think it depends on the antidepressant as some might work for you but others might not x