I had 5 years stolen from me by chronic back pain. 5 years that should have been quality, but were instead misery. I'll never know what I could have done with them.

I wish someone had given me that book, then.

I ended up taking my own path to getting there, which was, since I am me, just like me, insane. Nonetheless, if you've chronic pain, DONT STOP MOVING whatever you do. KEEP GOING. Don't take the pills, they are the anti-life.

This has been a public service announcement.
BTW: I do empathize with your pain, really, I swear I do. It's awful and I wouldn't wish it on an enemy, let alone a steemian.