you certainly are not alone. you have a lot of company with the pain, disability, isolation, and career loss. I too lost a career and everything that goes with it , money, advancement, social aspects etc. Sometimes I go out to a store or meeting and stumble with my words because i havent spoken to anyone else that whole day until then. Are there any peripheral neuropathy support groups in your area? It helps to meet with and talk to people who understand what you are going through.