Gandalf, I couldn't help noticing this. What I am confused on is several times you complain that your doctor doesn't give you enough meds to handle your pain but then you blast the doctor of the OP's mother as wanting to give more and more pills. Which is it, complain about not giving enough pills or wanting more and more pills? I'm very confused. I understand that the cases are different, depression versus chronic pain but what gives?

What I would like to know is if the OP's mother receives psychotherapy or not.

Defense mechanisms are a true barrier to recovery.