@alh123 Hello, I am truly sorry for all you have gone through. Twelve years is a long time, you must be exhausted. I understand the myriad of emotions and stressors chronic symptoms and pain creates. I lived it and finally came to the conclusion that I was worth more than my chronic situations were allowing me to be. As a person, my identity had been lost. My family suffered from it as well. We may not be able to change our circumstance, but we can change our response to it. Life can be better by understanding how to manage our physical, emotional, behavioral and chemical presence. You are worth investing in!

I committed to going to Mayo Clinic's outpatient 3 week pain rehab program because I absolutely found no other option suitable. Sure, I was in doubt of how I was actually going to physically get there, not to mention anxiety and all the other stuff that comes with living chronic for years and not getting the help I needed, or doctors knew how to give me. I mean come on, the Mayo Clinic, it's world renowned, and the program creator, Dr. Sletten, was in Florida running it. I found his video online and he spoke to me. The PRC program offered hope and a path forward, a plan in fact. PRC essentially gave me my life back and taught me more than I ever expected. I gain valuable life skills and perspective. I got stronger physically and slowly was able to get out of the debilitated state I was in. I also discontinued my use of hydrocodone, multiple migraine meds, nausea meds, medical marijuana. With hard work, dedication and commitment, I have become a new, healthier version of myself. I learned how to say goodbye to that miserable, toxic time in my life and forged ahead with a plan and tools that give me stability, empowerment and internal fortitude.

I heard you say, "I'm not really capable" and that made me sad. I understand why you feel that way. I almost backed out of going to rehab at the last minute with that very thought. I had not believed in myself or my abilities physically or mentally. My emotions were tanked and my behavioral pattern was toxic, hence why I need to go. I ended up having to remind myself that I was not dead and this was not gong to kill me. I used disabled children as my inspiration, military vets, and any other motivating factor to tell myself that I was strong enough to make it happen and it was going to make me stronger. And stronger it did make me. It was the hardest, but BEST and most REWARDING thing I have ever done in my life.

I wanted to share this with you because I believe in hope, and I hope that you believe in yourself enough to seek opportunity no matter how hard it may be.

Here is the video I mentioned from Mayo's Dr. Sletten. He discusses Central Sensitization Syndrome which helps to explain chronic pain and conditions. You may find it helpful.

And here is information about Mayo's Pain Rehab Center in case you are not fully familiar:

- https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/pain-rehabilitation-center/sections/overview/ovc-20481691

Sorry if I went on, I get a little passionate about helping others. I realize you are looking for a residential rehab center, unfortunately, I am unaware of any. PRC offers the multidisciplinary approach you are looking for and is a very disciplined approach to what you are looking for. I hope you will reconsider. I am here if you have any questions and am happy to help. Do you mind letting me know your thoughts on the video?

Keep your chin up! I respect that you know what you are looking for and have your finger on the pulse of understanding what needs to be done to better your path forward. Keep hope alive, my friend.

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