Parsifal your observations re the effect that chronic pain has are spot on. One particular medication I take is Lyrica. In combination with endep and Mobic it keeps me living rather than just existing. One huge drawback is that it, for me, that little red light in your brain that cautions you to perhaps diplomatically shut your mouth and say nothing doesn't work and I can end up being somewhat too honest for my own good. Some people can't handle such honesty. The best explanation I can give is that it's just like when you've had 2 glasses of wine, words just come out of your mouth of their own accord.... the things I have said...
