5. Depression can develop with postherpetic neuralgia.
When this happens, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant. Some people don’t like taking antidepressants because it makes them feel weak, but it’s better than being depressed.
The reason you may experience depression is that when you have constant pain, it may make you feel like giving up on yourself. There may not be anything you can do about it, so you just start feeling depressed. Besides taking antidepressants, it is a good idea to take therapy in addition. In therapy, you will have a one-on-one session with a mental health counselor who will be able to help you in getting your life back.
The therapist will help you to find ways to cope when the pain develops instead of feeling depressed. It takes time and it doesn’t happen overnight, but when you feel depressed, it is a good idea to find someone who will listen instead of keeping things bottled up.