@lucyhipp Hello Lucy, welcome. I'm sorry for all of your struggles. Fighting depression from constant health problems is awful. Do you, or have you worked with a psychologist or cognitive behavioral therapist?

You mention wanting to go to Mayo Clinic and work with a team that works together. That was my fantasy at one point also. Have you considered applying? It can't hurt. Mayo does accept many insurances including medicare. Here is a link with details:

Insurance types accepted at Mayo Clinic-
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance/insurance/accepted-insurance

And here is a link in case you want to apply or even only ask questions:

Mayo Clinic Application-

- http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

My experience at Mayo has been with their Pain Management Rehabilitation Center. It's an all inclusive 3 week rehabilitation program that helps folks get stronger physically, emotionally, behaviorally, and works at reducing or eliminating chemicals. That's the way I ended up working with a Mayo team.

What are some of the ways you currently manage depression? Do you have a good support system of friends and family?