[StacyB]

I have had RSD for about 2 years. I like to think that I've finally accepted this fact, but the truth is there's not a day that goes by where I don't pray that I will wake up the next morning and find myself in 'remission.' RSD has not only brought chronic pain to my life; it also affects my lymph system & vascular system & more. During some really bad flares, it affects my speech, vision, hearing. Since my diagnosis, I've thought about joining a forum many times, but I've always changed my mind when I get to this part...where I'm asked to tell a little about me. I don't know how to do that, b/c I'm not 'me' anymore and despite my relentless effort to work through this and find my new normal....my new 'me', I just can't seem to find my way. So, I distract myself with my family and it's worked for a while. I have a great family, very, very supportive; But...This distraction isn't working anymore.....Lately, I find myself bitter & feel I'm beginning to resent my family sometimes. Does anyone else ever find themselves in a place like this? How do you cope, move on, express yourself without hurting those closest to you?