Hi Sponnie,
I think ranting is a good way of letting off steam so never hold back.
As far as dealing with all the crap we go through it's a never ending battle.
There's not a one fits all solution. We just do the best we can.
I get flare ups too like we all do.
The key I believe is finding our individual triggers and try to avoid them.
Some triggers are harder to avoid than others.
Try not to feel so alone. You always got us.
One secret I find is realizing that folks not going through this monster quit can't grasp what we're going through. It's probably as frustrating to them as it is to us.
Are you under some sort of doctors care? I can't remember.
Please feel free to rant away. And stay in touch...