depression
"I had been suffering with chronic pain for years.  Finally, a friend pointed out to me how depressed I was most of the time.  I suppose I have been suffering from some sort of depression most of my life, but just accepted the feelings as normal or just my personality in general.  Finally I found a pain specialist who put me on a very effective combination of meds, including Cymbalta.  Along with morphine and percocet it has worked wonders for me.  I seem to be as good now as I could ever imagine.  Bouts of depression are very mild and far between each other.  My pain is still there but mild enough to not effect my outlook on life.  The only warning I have about taking Cymbalta is to make sure you don't run out.  Missing few days is a horror"