Hi Dancinglady,

People who have gotten better or are less severe might be out in the world doing other things. Do people show up here when in need of venting and support? Of course! But I am certain many cases of neuropathy are out there are just trucking along. I have a sister who is one of them. Do not project worse case scenarios onto your own future. Every case is different and there is no reason to believe yours will be the worst possible. The forums go through cycles. Members go through cycles. They come and go and have good days and bad days. Often we hear about the bad days and that's okay with me because I am glad people reach out when they are feeling at their worst. But it IS nice to have some balance.

Many of us go out of our way to focus on small successes. One member even started a Success stories Sticky thread on a sub-forum. Some members who deal with excessive pain daily get on to encourage others and remind us of our bravery and general awesomeness. There are many tales of beauty and meaning.

If a subforum is triggering for you explore another or see what positive you can jump in with. We can all use redirection and advice sometimes. If something helps you cope please share it! Tool around on the Social Chat and The Lighter Side. There are many ways to participate.

I hope you find a spot that helps you feel at home. There really is a great group of people here.

Sending hugs,