Legan 11-good point about the politicos; I believe we will see that start to happen. Remember too, they go home to spouses and families that probably are beginning to wrestle with this, too.

Dragonlove--that was an incredible post. I felt like you were a fly on my wall. You captured perfectly the whole monstrous sequence.

Boobetty--isn't it ironic that learning to live with the pain takes all your time and then, you're lazy: But if you're medicated into functioning, then you're an addict!

Billy--you give the best advice here of all. The best choice is someone local who has all the names, dates, and reasons for one's affliction.

Until then, thank Heaven I found you all!
A Happy and Safe Fourth to you all