Yep. So much so that my own husband doesn’t believe I’m sick - that it’s mental illness and that I am feeling the pain but that it’s basically all in my head - so I’m not making it up but I am making it up… and because of this and lack of medical support (which now I’m finally finding) he asked for a divorce. So on top of it all I’ve lost my home, my dog, my partner, etc.

Definitely sounds like the worlds throwing you a curveball. But it’s what you do with that curveball that’s going to matter. First off you need to become your own best advocate. For you! You definitely need to address your pain and what your quality of life is and how your living with pain effects you on a daily basis with your doctor. Speak to them about getting a referral for pain management and your care until you get into that clinic. Sometimes a wait to get in. If you are new or a legacy to the pain world You are far from alone. it exists we are proof right here on Alike, it’s not in your head. Next, you take care of you, that means find something that keeps your mind busy. If your in pain run down the list Hot Shower, light stretching, tens unit (if you have one) comfy clothes, do a relaxing activity, reading, or something that keeps your mind busy. And definitely try not stressing, that’s extremely hard, but try your best. Stress makes pain worse. Sometimes change is just what we need and we just didn’t know it. Good luck and I’m here if you need any help navigating.

Everytime I go to my GP he always says to what medication do you want ?? I say I want the pain to stop and they don't listen to me. 😥😥

I feel exactly the same.

Omg! Yes. I completely get it. Treated like an addict all the time. Rare occasions I can get pain meds, & they are very few when I do get them. Just today, after over a year, has a doctor finally heard me. I received a spinal cord stimulator today. I've been screaming at more than a dozen doctors, for more than a year. Grateful beyond all grateful I was heard but more than a year? And I know I am not alone! Just not acceptable.