I use animal therapy for my ptsd I have a full time mind dog - ares he's gangsta I also do a lot of horse riding and caring they are so so so in tune with people emotionally it's just astounding having a horse cry with you. The pain is my real my Everest do I take the pills and instantly bar myself from my field of work or do I not take them and probably never reach the summit also the pain is an exercise limiter as I said some days I can hardly move without wanting to scream