Hi. This is just my 2 cents but comparing o others is not helpful. I see this on my eating disorder board too. Like this person is worse then me or better etc. Regardless it is your life and effects the quality. As for coping that uis what the day program pain clinic was trying to help us with. It was about learning what you can do or experiencing new things and sharing your feelings not so much the pain symptoms. Actually we were not suppose to talk about the symptoms cause that make you feel the pain worse they said. Many pain free wishes