Hi my name is Carol, also known by summertime 4 in the depression and anxiety group. I don't know why I didn't just say Carol. Well anyhow I am Carol. Real name. I have been in pain for 5-6 years, maybe more. I have back issues and leg issues. Need new knees. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia along with osteoarthritis. I have a pain management doctor who has ordered MRI's and various xrays. He knows I hurt. I have been taking percocet for 4 years. It has gotten me through alot of pain, but never takes it completely away, but does help me function. I have always had depression issues and anxiety. When the anxiety flares so does the pain. Percocet helps with the osteoarthritis pain but de nada for fibromyalgia. Gabapentin didn't seem to help so my primary care prescribed Elavil. Elavil is an old time antidepressant and is given for fibromyalgia pain. It is helping me sleep at night without severe pain. Then the anxiety wakes me up. My husband died a year ago on Jan. 7, 2019 and the anxiety is off the charts even when I think I have it together. I am taking 0.2 mg of Klonopin at night. A low dose because I want off. Maybe I can't. I also have my medical marijuana card and have used a variety of products. A tad too much THC and I get anxious. I am using just CBD oil in the evening and is a tremendous help in falling asleep. Seems to be a cycle of pain and anxiety. I want to also stop percocets. As I write that I have to laugh. I had several errands to run and was in and out of my car. By the time I came home I am was in so much pain I took one. My legs are swollen, y thumbs are swollen and the pain was awful. It has subsided some since I took the medication and I will lie down for a bit. I try to stay active. I do pool therapy 2 times a week. Weather permitting I walk my dog or maybe it is he walks me. I also try to keep humor, but sometimes I just want to cry. I feel there is more going on with my body than these issues. I am a young 73 but feel an old 100. I have a 2 year old great grand daughter that stays with me quite often. Sometimes when she leaves, along with missing her and her Momma, I am beat with pain. I look forward to be in this group and I will offer anything that might help someone else. Thank you.