@nohrt4me Thank you for such a thoughtful reply. I love Ehrenreich's book, and was lucky to have read it years ago and let it influence me. Your approach makes sense. I have a little list of things to do when pain is high and energy is low. I can find tv/movies too deadening so usually read or draw or just sort the sock drawer! Very mild stretching to music can be good too. I appreciate your checking in.