Totally get what everyone is saying! After 9 years of having RSD, It is so hard even for those whom we are close to to really understand. If were having a bad day and just don't feel like getting out of bed, get tired, or at least I do, of being asked, are you ok? whats wrong? are you hurting? do you want something? Some days I know I just want to scream and say DUHH YES I AM HURTING! WHEN THE HECK AM I NOT!!! add to that the effect the wonderful medications we take and all there side effects, make at least me some nights just wish would fall asleep and stay that way. not only so I don't have to deal with it, but so that those thta I love and care about do not have to see it and not get those constant questions. Then even if we do not say yes something is wrong, but rather just the non answer, of yeah, its just a little worse then the normal, and then get that wonderful, can I do something? So many times I have felt like saying, sure, how bout we trade spots for one day and you live with all this pain and meds and junk. Then we will see how you feel!
The only thing that any of us can do, is try to be there for others whom go through it. We may not have the answers, but at least are more likely to understand one another and what go through.

Blessed Be
Deb

Chronic pain is not whom we are, just a part of us but not the definning part!!!!