Hopeful,

I see a psychologist every 2 weeks to deal with my life changes because of RSD/CRPS. It has made a huge difference in my perception of the major changes that have taken place since my dx. I had to stop working because of the daily med cocktail I have to take to ease the horrid pain. The meds calm the burn and deep aches, and the by-products from the meds make it impossible to focus on anything for a prolonged period of time. I attempted to do a job(2 months) that was suppose to be sedentary(Ha!), and it did not work out.

That was a very difficult step for me, to stop working and stay at home. This all after achieving a dual masters degree in fine arts and psychology. At first, I was so angry about working so hard for my education, and the pedigree of my degrees...as in, "what was the point?" I no longer feel that way, as my education enhances who I am.

Keep your chin up