@~Christina ...

I'm sorry the pain is so overwhelming ...

Not even the "professionals" can understand what it feels like unless they, too, are dealing with it themselves.

I don't think escape plans are ridiculous.

I also have a plan in case it ever gets to be more than I can handle. Sometimes that's the only coping mechanism that works.

I don't care how annoyed the "professionals" get.

Not many can live with this kind of pain day in / day out and somehow decide to stick another day to fight another round.

I hope "That Pain, The SOB" releases you from its grip soon so you can get back to what you've come accustomed to tolerating ...

Even though that kinda pain sucks too!

I cuss and cry a lot when I'm having "That Pain, The SOB".

I'd pray but that doesn't seem to help as much as the crying & cussing!

Thanks for the encouraging words about Social Security. I called yesterday and they allowed me to add all the stuff I thought of.

Love, Peace & Gentle Hugs To You Too!