@rattlesnake Your response is so uplifting and inspiring to me this morning because I understand your desire to want definitive answers. It's difficult to rewire the brain in to not being as perfectionist, controlling or analytical, and believing in a diagnosis that can't be proven on paper. Thankfully, Dr. Sletten brought validation to you and what you experience with FND.

I share your mindset and understand. I continue to work at reshaping thoughts by replacing negative with positive and letting go of things I can't change or control, but it has gotten easier with practice, and by allowing grace, I have learned more patience and better how to embrace the stability of plateaus. Flexibility has been my friend.

You, sir, have a lot to be proud of! By putting in the work to learn and apply is commendable. Dr. Sletten tells his classes that we are all "type A perfectionistic control freaks", and that's what brings us to rehab - he's not wrong. Those with desire to fix, learn or understand fit the mold, however, they also have to reign in to find balance and harmony in C-life.

I commend you for working with a counselor and not giving up or giving in. Also, recognizing your growth and evolution in becoming a better husband and father. Might there be any opportunity for you to attend Mayo's Pain Rehab Center's 3 week program in Florida? I believe you would find it absolutely amazing and do quite well. If not, you're more than on the right path in my book.