Oh THANK you for these responses!
I'm new to PC and a bit overwhelmed with all of the wonderful forums here to choose from.....
I was hoping to connect with others, like you, who understand where I'm at. It's just so VERY frustrating the feeling I have that I'm not being HEARD by my pain doc! I feel as tho he just isn't quite comprehending how badly this pain (RSD) is affecting my daily life! I get the feeling that he thinks I'm taking my pain meds to help 'cheer me up'
This is SO NOT true! My pain is REAL and it is VERY debilitating!

So, when I go in to see my psyche doc, I don't want to come across as tho I am being 'defensive'.......then I'm sure i would be perceived as dependent on my pain meds. Well YES, of course I 'depend' on them....if it weren't for them, there is no way I would be able to function at my job...or family....or ANYthing!

Hopefully, like Lee said, it won't be that big of a deal.

Does anyone else share the experience I am dealing with? - Doctor not truly comprehending the scope of my pain.....
Indeed, it IS a circle of madness.
I sure hope I can feel at ease with the lady.