Aussie, like everyone else, I agree that distraction is a good device to employ for pain control. Unfortunately, while it can help us improve our quality of life, it is not a cure and will not make pain disappear. I have found that, while it works well at times, I do still get tired, as if the effort of pushing all that pain into the background takes some energy. Also, if my pain becomes too great, distraction becomes more difficult to accomplish. And.... at some point, there still comes a time when I have to rest, pull back, settle down.....and then the pain comes back. I find I can't be running around doing fun and fascinating things at every moment. I do find that my new walking cammpaign is helping, as do my art lessons and Yoga class. Anything that turns my thoughts outward. Now, if only cleaning the bathrooms would distract me....!!!!!