To the person who has tried everything, do not lose hope. Trust me, I know that chronic pain controls your life. I know that it dominates every part of your day. I know that it hurts. I know. But listen well, my comrade in pain…you are not alone. There are people in your life that would give anything to see you feel better. These people are your support system. They are your family, and they are your friends. So take comfort in the fact that you are not alone.

To the person who has tried everything…you have not tried everything. It may be annoying to hear this fact time after time, but it is true. Therefore, do not give up. Do not settle on the idea that you will be in pain forever. There are things that will ease your discomfort, whether it be a massage, medication, or even meditation, your pain can be eased.

To the person who has tried everything, follow through with every thing. If you go to a doctor, listen to what they have to say. If you go to a physical therapist, DO THE EXCERCISES. If you are told something by someone with knowledge about your pain, at least give their suggestion a go. Do not simply try this remedy one or two times. Give the medicine or exercises enough time to see if they actually work. If you never try, you will never know.

To the person who has tried everything, listen to your gut. You are the only person who knows exactly how you are feeling. Speak clearly to your doctors, and do not let them put words into your mouth. If you think some medicine would not work, let them know. It is your body. It is your pain. To the person who has tried everything, try happiness. Do what you love, and be with who you love. You will find that when you are busy doing things that fill your heart with joy, that it is hard to focus on the negatives. Never let the pain win.

To the person who has tried everything, from a person who has tried many things, do not lose sight of the little things in life because of this big thing in your life. Live life to the fullest. Live with no regrets. I have found that once I stopped letting my chronic pain control my life, I was able to actually live. Chronic pain is a part of you, but do not let it define you. "You," are strong, "you" are courageous, and "you" will kick chronic pain’s butt, one day. So, never lose faith. You've got this. I believe in you.