You can get through it. The secret I've found sounds trite, but it really does work. Take it one day at a time. I've been doing just that for over 36 years. Most of that time I was NOT on pain meds. Don't worry about the rest of your life; just make it to the end of today, and let tomorrow take care of itself.

One other thing: you are not alone. No-one is, ever. Even if you want to be. Even if it seems like you are. We are all connected.