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This last flare up has been more emotionally difficult than they have been in the past.  Physically, I was in a lot of pain but I think it would have been much more tolerable without the... 

I still don't know how to word it.  The last few days I have been extremely vulnerable, unguarded, and emotionally raw.  I understand how chronic pain and lack of proper rest can make mood swings more intense - but this hasn't been anything like a depressive type thing, more of... I've been more 'exhausted little girl' than 'adult female with a professional and family responsibilities'...