is this burning an eternal flame?

I would like to talk about chronic pain and illness. I have been thinking a lot over the last year or so about the way both have impacted my life, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you as well as ask you to share anything you'd like to on these subjects. I know that many of you also deal with these issues.

( An itemized list of observations )

I personally welcome any advice or comments anyone wants to make, but remember not to give anyone who comments to this post advice unless they specifically request it.