Heather, I think all of us have had meltdowns from time to time and it's
true that stress plays a big part in our pain - you know the whole mind/body connection? And the holidays aren't fun when everyone else is going carolling and you can't go because you're in too much pain and no one really understands. I'm so sorry this is one of those times for you. (I'll write when it's a meltdown time for me!!)
after having this thing for over 17 years I'm getting really sick of it. I've had a pretty good attitude up to now but now I have pain in BOTH of my feet (one of them is RSD pain, the other isn't) it's really impacting my life more than it has in about 12 years. So I get meltdowns. Screaming and hitting the bed are rituals I sometimes engage in when I just can't take it anymore

In any case, my heart goes out to you at this time..........please take care.
Roberta