Managing Chronic Pain and Suicidal Ideation

When my doctor was more concerned about me having depression than the symptoms I manage I told him I eat depression for breakfast. Down the track in an attempt to work a job again I agreed to try antidepressants.

Yeah it happens because it’s a type of loss. You lost x and you feel worthless and helpless. When the pain gets worse it makes you feel awful since for me the only relief that I get is from doing nothing which makes me more depressed and it starts the viscous cycle.

heck yeah gamer i love this combination so much !!!! im doing a sarcasm it sucks but u get through sometimes

Yes with the uncertainty of my cancer on top of chronic pain ( 7 back and 3 neck fusions) has left me in despair at times. But I have a prayer life and good family and friends that usually get it. Sometime you just have to proceed in life like you want to feel and it gets you out of the slumps. I’ve taken antidepressants x 40 years. Currently taking Cymbalta 120 mg - had anti inflammatory properties as well as anti depressant. Trust Jesus. Elevate your mind and find joy. It’s out there!

Unfortunately chronic pain and depression go hand-in-hand. I’ve been dealing with both for the better part of my 30 years on this earth. Since the start of the pandemic I’ve learned to be more gentle on myself, take things day by day, and celebrate the little wins. Having someone you can vent to also helps.

Having chronic pain can lead to mental health complications, or worsening mental health if one already has it. I advise you to reach out to your pain management doc for mental health resources. Another great thing is to do what you're doing now. Reaching out to a community who understands. It can be scary and lonely. I have existing mental illness that had been exasperated by chronic pain. Feel free to DM me if you need to vent.

I feel like that quite a bit