Hey TK
I just awoke to the need of a pain med. This routine is getting old. I wake up, take pill, check computer till meds kick in, return to bed. I pray this will end soon.
Then when I read the posts here I realize that my problems, large in my perspective, are but a fly on an elephant's back compared to what some here are facing.
In response to your above stated question:
There are many people like me. The ironic and sad fact of the matter is that so many are right here on this website. I will not name names (too many) for fear that I may fail to mention someone.
I think it is the unique quality that we humans possess. We are at our best, when things are at their worst.
Stay strong. Petey
PS: I am at the stage of just starting to lose everything for real. I wonder several times a day if all this pain should just be put to sleep.