Hi Nancy,
Sometimes I don't even recognize myself any more...with my mobility limitations and other changes, I have lost the sense of who I am...and I greatly miss who I used to be...and I cry and lament the things I can no longer do (hike, stroll, be-bop around town, etc.)

But I must agree with fmichael about how helpful, insightful and psyche-saving the Shinzen Young C.D.s are. (particularly Break Through Pain and his book by the same title) When the burn pain is really bad and the nights are endless, I will listen to his C.D. as I try and fall asleep..he reviews how to cope with pain in a very humane and understanding way...
I have also found meditating to be a great help in retrieving balance and gaining some peace of mind and body....and finding myself again despite all the changes.
Take good care, Nancy,
Hope4theBest