Hi Gregcool,
Sorry that you have to be in such pain but Glad you found us and welcome to The T.N. forum.
you need the right meds to control this .Are you on any? you mentioned that you have been to a neuro and he dx you with neuralgia in the face so did any of your doctors start you on a a treatment plan or anything/
I know from me myself and also seeing other and talking to others..that no matter how much effort how hard one tries when you are living in and with pain everyday it controls you. it is there sawing away on you in the back ground sometimes in the spot light other times. you really need to find a doctor that will provide the right type of care to control the heavy pain monster. the right meds combo of meds or surgery can do this . the short tempered and not wanting to be around anyone feeling empty inside are huge signs of the pain your fighting and living with and that this needs to be addressed as soon as you can. You do not deserve to live in that type of pain..
Paints ,chocolate are probably triggers to you at times. we have triggers that set the pain off. wind, breeze, cold or hot foods. something touching that area.. everyone has triggers and everyone is different. once you figure out what they are try to avoid them.
my advice is to find a pain specialist or neuro as soon as you can and tell them your pain and how it affects your everyday life . and if you are on meds now tell them its not helping you with the pain any more and the pain is worse.
also might wnat to try breathing exercises and ways to relax when you feel
snippy /frustrated/angry. what area of your face is this affecting? what type of pain are you battling with?
we are here to help each other so you can always come and vent off some steam , ask anything I will try to help as much as I can. sorry I didnt see this till now just back from work. sending low pain to you. let us know how things are going keep us posted.
PEACE
BMW