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Being Old With Chronic Pain plus Loneliness
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Apr 5, 2022 | Replies (192)Comment receiving replies
I saw your title and question, and, yes, I am in the same boat. The ageing I was starting to get used to ... it's just another cycle in life, blah, blah, blah. Actually, it's rather freeing. However, the chronic pain and loneliness have sunk me into what seems like a never-ending depression. Seems to be a vicious cycle. I seem to have withdrawn from friends because of the pain and depression. I used to be a 'glass is half full,' optimistic person. I don't know where she went, but she's gone. Wish I had some wisdom to pass along, but pretty much all I can say is you're not alone and I hope you find something which enthuses you, as well as relief from your pain.
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Amen can't wait to be out of this pain.What is Remeron?
I don't know how to answer your question. Mirtazapine/Remeron is an antidepressant. I don't know if it's used as a primary medication, but I'm using it as an add on for Wellbutrin, which I've been taking for 12 years.
Jim
I recently stopped taking Wellbutrin. It was giving me tardive dyskinesia. Affecting my speech by giving me involuntary mouth movements. You think your phone can screw up what you say when it transfers your words to text, throwing a little tardive dyskinesia and the fun really winds up.
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What a day that will be, Gary! I'm feeling better since the psychiatrist started me on Mirtazapine (Remeron).
Jim