I know this isn't really for conversations but I do understand a bit. I feel a wimp because others have had bigger trauma than me. Yet I have severe depression. While they seem to cope. I also have ME which is closely related to Fibro and chronic pain from another cause, but pain is a feature of Fibro that is less part of ME.
TO ME THE DEPRESSION IS THE WORST!
I was a physical therapist until I had to retire on health grounds (evidence of a wimp?) and worked with people with severe pain, physical and mental and with profound multiple disabilities. The one thing I learned is that you CANNOT compare one person's suffering with another's and no one knows how much anyone else is suffering. These people also taught me the value of human beings, even if they can't talk, move themselves or even eat they can still bring light to someone.
This lady suffers more with her Fibromyalgia. That may be because she isn't pacing herself properly, we don't know. Fibro is managed by discipline, planning and pacing, not pushing yourself. Her pain is what it is.
In summary, we feel our pain and it's there for a reason and it's as bad as it is. Some people walk on a broken leg, while others feel a sprain is the worst pain they can imagine. They suffer what they suffer. We can learn coping strategies, but we feel what we feel and that's what we have to try and cope with. If your pain is unbearable, then it is, and the fact you're here looking for support is being courageous. Hang on in there.
I'm talking to myself as much as you. ......
I think that was a rant too.