One point to clarify… I don’t think it’s helpful for people to be forced to find a “fortunate” side of their situation. Sometimes people with pain – or any other significant challenge – do think it has brough them benefits, but not always. It sounds like for you concentrating on pain management techniques would be better right now.

Good luck!

At first, I had hope that some doctor somewhere would take interest in me and have the procedure that would end this torture and agony, but No, no one has been able to help me in anyway thus far. And, I AM NOT DEPRESSED! I am in severe intractable pain… I defy anyone to cope with this kind of pain and be cheerful and “up” that would be madness. I think the very worst part of all of this is watching the people around you “be worthwhile” everyone goes off to work or does things incessantly going going working constantly achieving, getting up every day and seeing those around you with that look on their face of “Oh well, I’m out being productive all day and you have to lie down a lot. That sucks so much. I remember when I was busy around the clock, doing something every minute of the day.

Our society is based on this, and if you cannot do something, work all the time and earn, you are seen as a “lesser person” not good, shiftless or lazy. You “could” if you wanted to, even after 3 back surgeries people expect you to be up every day cleaning, working and being present and accounted for… Oh well. I hope others have a better outlook than I. Hopefully I’ll see the better “fortunate” side of severe pain. Can’t imagine what that might be, but I’m sure someone here will come up with an answer.

Between this and the helpful review of your book, I’m thinking I need to get myself a copy ASAP.