Thanks for the link Y & A. I'm so sorry to hear your news about the pain. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I tend to comfort myself that the memory of physical pain doesn't last like psychological pain does. Nature is at least kind in that way. But to be told 'forever'...Have you tried acupuncture? (forgive me if you've already mentioned it, I haven't read all your posts). There's evidence it's good for pain, perhaps pain that can't be reached by other methods. But I expect you've already tried everything.

I've just had a kick in the teeth on my other forum. Last night I was called too transparent in a private message by a friend, which made me feel an oddball. Tonight there's been a veiled reference to me as the 'mad cat spinster' and I suddenly feel ostracised and freaky. I want to go on a day trip tomorrow but I'm so so sick of being on my own all the time and having no buddies to hang out with. I'm also already having nightmares about Christmas, which is a record even for me. It's only a few weeks before the stormclouds gather again and my stress levels go stellar. I'm going to be giving this site a workpout when that happens!

By the way, Nam, have a great holiday (you didn't say where, but may it be magnificent and restful).