Hi Scott,
You have a fountain of hope in you and you can call upon Him. I understand chronic pain and it sounds like you have been through a lot. I used to be in ministry but I am not now.

We have to overcome the thoughtless comments that others say about our health and what we are going through. Unless other people go through what we do, they have no clue. Even medical people who are so close to the issues can become thoughtless. As you go through this, you can help others to understand what people go through instead of judging others who are different and you can minister better to those around you. Allow others to minister to you.

Please be honest with your psych about how you are feeling. I see a psych that specializes in people with chronic medical conditions and she has been a great help.