I have neuropathy in my feet from chemo. (Taxol) Some of us are loners and being around people doesn't matter so much. I'm lucky that I have friends and family that love me. I live out in the country alone and with numb feet can't drive. But, I know how lucky I am to have my view be of majestic oak trees and hills, humming birds and squirrels. I'm 80 and Gabapentin actually gives me happy flashes. Treatment for breast cancer was a bummer, but I feel lucky to still be here. I learned that coloring greeting cards with gel pens is so soothing; my cats drive me nuts jumping on my creations, but it is very enjoyable.