I'm sorry to hear what you are going through and that you have CRPS. Mine resulted from a work injury too...which as I'm sure you know just adds another level of stress and frustration to the whole mess. I feel very lucky that my friends and family have all been very supportive and helpful throughout this whole process...never once was I accused by any of them that I was lying or that I was a burden (even though I know I have been the latter many times). Work was always another story...so many people thought I was lying and just didn't want to work...probably still think it...but I don't really care about any of them anymore.

The good news is that things can get better so never give up hope. It takes time to find the things that help the most and to figure out what triggers your pain flares and how to avoid those things. Best advice I ever got through all of this was to focus on the things I CAN control and not worry about the things I can't. It helped me keep my mind on the right track when it felt like so many things were spinning out of my control.

Take care, and please feel free to post any questions, thoughts, feelings, etc that you might have. This forum has been a life saver for me.