I live in the Eastern Panhandle of WV about 2 hours west of Washington DC and 3 hours north of the epicenter of last weeks earthquake. I was bedridden for the last four days...Hurricane Irene literally body slammed me and I couldn't walk until late this afternoon. Some days, when the weather is crazy, which has been about every other day this summer, I feel like I am going crazy.

I am trying to get back into my life back by working on my jewelry, which is great therapy and spending time with my friends, something I have not been able to do in about 3 years (it's been that long since I aquired RSD) I am refusing to back down from this monster called RSD. But, I got SUCKER PUNCHED by the horrible pain all over my body this weekend. I am trying to learn to live with it, but some days are so hard and grueling that it makes my head spin.

To those of you who have lived with RSD for years, how have you done it? I am hoping because of my strong character that I can stay stable and not lose it like sooo many people I hear about. I pray for everyone on here and I am asking for your prayers also.