[bitomato]

Hi. There is a definite connection between chronic pain and depression and I think that you need to find a health practictioner who can give you some alternative coping methods. Doctors may be reluctant to give you stronger meds because of addictive properties but you should not be waiting months for treatment. Do you know why you are getting the pain?

Have you tried meditation or looked into alternative medicine like acupuncture or aquatherapy?

If you break your day into smaller chunks, and see accomplishment in every little thing that you participate in from getting up in the morning or having a shower. The biggest struggle is keeping a positive attitude. See if you can get friends or family to assist you as much as possible while keeping as much independence as you can manage.