We're lucky to have Dr. Lorraine on staff here at TS.
I have to deal with chronic back pain on a daily basis myself. As far as stress is concerned, I'm convinced it plays a major role in managing the pain and the psychological
affects that go with it, such as mood swings, depression and anxiety.
I'm lucky to have a good old "Shamin psychcologist" and a great psychiatrist I see from time to time as needed. She specializes in pain management so I guess I'm lucky to have her in a town this small.
You may know her Lorraine.
If there's one thing I've learned is it's to ask for help when I need it and take it one day at a time.
I hope I don't sound like I'm complaining!
That's one of the things I'm working on.....distraction.
Get it..........disk..traction.