Hello & Welcome, Lonely in Va!

This may sound paradoxical, but I find something positive in your negativity.

Depression is a serious illness, which usually requires help to manage or overcome. Unfortunately, depression often drives us into isolation. In your case, however, depression has driven you to assistance. Additionally, your negativity makes it far less likely you will understate your distress to your caretakers. A fair number of other depression sufferers, including me, are reluctant to reveal the full depth of our pain to others.

You deal with several types of chronic pain. Go ahead and let them know how bad it is.

All the best to you, Lonely in Va.