I think both are very difficult to deal with. I do take Percocet for my back and noticed it makes me very calm and mellow. Kind of like I felt, before I had problems.
It's very easy to become addicted, because the pills take the mental pain away.
I'm on a lot of psych meds, including benzos, which are highly addictive and doesn't really help me.
I know I'm walking a thin line taking Percocet, but on my bad days I don't care.