I didn't feel as much relief as with the previous appointments this time

How can you find a sense of purpose if your body and mind take a beating from chronic pain? I began to struggle with this thought not long after the pain started.

I ended up staying awake at night because the pain was unbearable - and it still is
Crappy sleep and (a lot of) sleepless nights strike again

Although I was not insulted, things didn't go smoothly
