Hello kimimila35: I'm sorry you are experiencing such pain. I have also been dealing with quite a bit of physical discomfort lately. It seems to be getting gradually worse. I don't know what it is that is causing the pain I'm experiencing. I guess it's just generic old age...

I'm not taking anything, although I could. I've been on antidepressants in the past & was on Klonopin for a while a few years ago. I just haven't been ready to go back there yet. When I can't sleep at night, I get up & do walking meditation... walking slowly, quietly throughout the darkened house. I typically walk for about an hour. But on occasion I'll walk for two hours. I also have struggled with a bad back for many years. You're correct... chronic pain certainly does add to one's depression & anxiety. I wish you well...