Thank you so much Loretta for your kind words, they mean a lot to me !

I'm SO glad that I am able to help you even if it is just in a small way, it is pretty hard trying to open up to people at times but I always think in the back of my mind that by opening up to people, I am telling them what worked for me and what doesn't and I am hopefully warning them about the complications that I suffered from so that they are aware and know to speak to their doctors about it.

I've learnt so much about RSD since I was diagnosed and always try to research about it as much as possible, like we all do ... I figure that without research, you aren't going to know anything at all. It's hard and scary at times but I would sooner know what to expect then not to.

I want to be a Psychologist when I am older so i'm glad that I am able to help you all, even if it is just in a small way. I feel that forums like this one have helped me a lot and I think they paid a big part of me wanting to become a Psychologist. I am taking my Options this year which is basically where you pick what subjects you want to do in the last 2 years of school - everyone has said that I would be a good Psychologist and it really helps me!!

I'm SO glad that you have a supportive daughter - it helps a lot having someone that understands what we are going through somewhat and try to help us. I don't know what I would do without my mum; she has helped me through a lot of the really tough times and I think I would have probably given in before now if it wasn't for her!!

Thanks again for your kind words, I really appreciate them and if you ever want someone to talk to, please know that I am here for you!