Sandy said "You were already seeing someone, was it helpful?" - Sandy, I think you mis-read my post. I was seeing a physiatrist, which specializes in movement and rehabilitation. He is the one who got promoted.

My insurance will only cover 6 visits per year to a psychologist. Don't think I can get much of a relationship going in that time. LOL

This psychologist specializes in pain. I was referred to her by the doc that took over for my physiatrist... that doc specializes in spinal injury... and rehab, so I imagine she deals in pain quite a bit. She really thought that this would help, and was surprised that in the 9 years I have had RSD, no one has suggested I see a psychologist before.

Michael - your the one who got me "into" Shinzen Young. Was the biggest help for my RSD yet. I have never felt like I really do mediation fully, or deeply, or what ever - but what I do helps, and that is the important part. The main thing I got from his book was not to be afraid of the pain. Not to be tense about it, because it only makes it worse.

I go to the Cleveland Clinic this week, for a check by a doctor I saw up there a few years back. I think she really knew her stuff. She worked with Stanton-Hicks for many years, now runs the pain management at one of the hospitals in the area. Since my RSD has changed lately, I wanted to be seen by someone who has a clue. She is the closest thing to an RSD specialist I have been able to find.

Thanks everyone.
Jules