Hi there, one thing I didn’t mention was I suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or C.R.P.S, it also has an effect on me while dealing with the new device and the anxiety and depression. I’ve learned to live with the chronic part. The newest is the device and learning more about controlling the mind. Meditation seemed odd at first but in the first week of being home and learning how I can control my breathing and not ignoring thoughts but noting them as a thought or feeling. And focusing on my breathing when I need to take a break from all the thoughts. Start small and continue, I use the headspace app, it truly does help. Especially at night for bed, seems that it’s my hardest time to sleep without the brain running away.

Hi Sixer, I have been there and can relate to the feeling of anxiety. I found that when I was busier and worked full time, I didn't think about it as much. So now for me as I had to retire due to my Heart Transplant, I needed to find something to bring me not only Joy but filled my free time. I even went back to college online to finish my degree. Something I never seemed to have time for when working. For me doing volunteer work for my Church was my new thing to keep me busy. But almost any activity you enjoy may help take your mind off of the depression your feeling. Is there an activity you love and can due with your current issues? Maybe even something to volunteer at will help get your mind off of things and give you something to look forward too.