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hi ive been javing chronic back pain for 18 years after my surgery and seems to be getting worse by age i have no life ive isolated myself habe depression and anxiety now sometimes i evan get crazy thought to harm myself but im not taking the coward way out my son needs me miight have been different if i didnt have my son but why dont dr understand tjeres a reason for pain not just keep giving painkillers and tell u to deal with it im tired and drained
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Please do not give up. There are a lot of us, who deal with chronic pain, and ask ourselves, where this pain is coming from and sometimes give up hope to get better. But please look at the positive things in live, and say, things could be worse! Please find a friend to talk to soon. Thinking of you, and feeling your pain.
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Hi @jess1313, welcome to Connect.
I moved your message to this existing discussion about chronic back pain. Like the members you've already met here, many people talk about constant pain affecting their mental health and social life. You notice that several members who are active in the Chronic Pain group also participate in the Mental Health group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/mental-health/). I invite you to follow and take part in both groups.