Hi Steve and welcome to our world. I have a trimalleolar fracture to my left ankle, plate and screws. I had many gray days over the last three months. My ankle was consuming me. It is very easy for that to happen. Try to stay positive it really does help. Once I came to terms with it things are starting to go better. I am now walking without any aide. I never thought I was going to walk again, seriously, I didn't. You will walk again. It takes time and alot of work. Do everything the DR(OS) and Physical Therapist (PT) tells you. excercise(sp) are crucial. Just take it one day at a time. The people here will help you more than you know. Take care. Lill