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I suffer from some pretty nasty depression. Here, because I am a psychotherapist I think I am beyond that. I was crying at the drop of a hat. I couldn't pull myself together. My husband and a very nice woman doctor who came to see me at my home go me to understand that I too am normal and that depression is a normal reaction to pain, regardless of education. I am on Cymbalta and my dose will be going up to 60mg daily starting this weekend. I too suffer from anxiety that has led to some full blown panic attacks. When they get into the panic area I feel very claustrophic and feel like I need to get out of the apartment. If I take the lorazepam at the very beginning of the anxiety attack, I can usually head off a full blown panic attack. I take the lorazepam on PRN basis. Hugs and Prayers For A Better Pain Day,
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Let's just say that I am a person with strong convictions. One of those convictions includes being in control of my life instead of the pain controlling me. I don't always win that battle but at least I can say that I try. I find that I am still learning how to live my life while acknowledging the pain. Does that make sense? 
